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Dolce and Gabana recently released a dog perfume named this, in honor of the owner's dog. It will retail for over 100 dollars. 

Fefe

100
The CAM High School football team faced off against this local opponent for their first game of the season. 

Audubon

100

This NBA player recently became the most decorated basketball olympian after claiming his fourth consecutive gold medal in Paris. (London, Rio, Tokyo) He is also the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men's olympic history. 

Kevin Durant

100

This musical artist recently released their first country music album titled, 'F-1 Trillion'

Post Malone

100

This local community was recently in a boil advisory. 

Massena

200

Widespread droughts have led to starvation in this African country, forcing the country to kill hundreds of wild animals to feed its' people. 

Namibia

200

This local public library is hosting a murder mystery play for its' residents. 

The Anita Public Library

200

This 49ers player was the cover athlete of Madden NFL 25. 

Christian McCaffrey

200

Disney recently announced that this Lion King prequel will be released in December. 

Mufasa

200

This college football team threw three touchdown passes to receivers in the second half of their game vs. Illinois State. (They only threw 2 touchdown passes to receivers all last season)

The University of Iowa

300

This U.S. city is trying to change its' lighting to make stargazing easier. 

Flagstaff Arizona

300

Pleasant Hill Iowa residents were surprised to see this African Animal roaming around their neighborhood. 

Water Buffalo

300

This Australian Olympic breakdancer gained global attention (and hate) after receiving a 0 total score for her performance.  

Rachel Gunn (Ray Gunn)

300

Netflix released this movie, about an aquatic sea sponge saving his hometown, on August 2nd.  

Spongebob: Saving Bikini Bottom

300

This Cass County town recently began concrete work on their new splash pad. 

Atlantic.

400

This lunch meat brand had to recall hundreds of its products after it caused a listeria outbreak.  

Boars Head

400

An 8-year-old Iowa resident went viral for winning this food eating contest at the Iowa State Fair. 

Pie

400

This NBA superstar's stellar summer just got better after winning his first Olympic gold medal and signing a 1 year 62 million dollar extension to keep him in the Bay through the '26-'27 season.

Steph Curry

400

This British band is to reunite after 15 years next summer. Ticket Master's website crashed due to a large demand for tickets. 

Oasis

400

The Iowa State Cyclones faced off defeated this college in their football season opener. 

North Dakota

500

This European country has deported 28 Afghan people after a fatal stabbing led to tougher asylum restrictions. 

Germany

500

This local plumbing and heating business recently donated $250,000 to a local Atlantic organization. 

Camblin Mechanical

500

12 Players from this NFL team had to be rescued by the Dallas Fire Department after being stuck in an elevator for 2 hours.

Los Angeles Chargers

500

This weather-related movie is currently playing in the Harlan Theatre

Twisters

500

This U.S. long jumper recently won an Olympic gold medal, and now it's her husband's turn as he will participate in the Paralympic Games. 

Tara Davis

600

This company is suing Google for allegedly breaking U.S. anti-trust laws. 

Yelp

600

An auto shop in this Iowa town was forced to evacuate after finding a suspicious object that resembled a bomb in the facility. 

Grimes

600

The NFL season kicks off this Thursday as these to teams face off in the season opener. 

Baltimore vs. Kansas City

600

A Bondurant Teenager was able to get a picture with this country music star after holding up a sign at his August 10th show at the Iowa State Fair. 

Jelly Roll

600

NFL player Ricky Pearsall was recently robbed and shot, but thankfully survived. What NFL team does he currently play for? 

The San Francisco 49ers

700

A disabled veteran was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after putting on a bubble-blowing display in this U.S. state. 

California

700

This country singer recently postponed his Des Moines Iowa show that was supposed to happen on August 24th. 

Luke Bryan (It will now be held on October 6th)

700

The San Francisco 49ers recently agreed to a 4 year 120 million 120-million-dollar deal with this wide receiver.

Brandon Ayiuk

700

KJ Appa stars in this movie about a young man who reconnects with his estranged father on his path to becoming a professional motorcycle racer. 

One Fast Move

700

Winn's Pizza and Steakhouse, out of Indianola, recently won the award for 'Best New Fair Food 2024' with this menu item. 

Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll

800

David Bennett recently passed away after receiving the first-ever genetically modified heart transplant from this animal. 

Pig

800

This county in Iowa saw a 15 percent spike in homelessness. Nearly 800 of its' residents are homeless. 

Polk County

800

The NFL will allow players to begin wearing these devices on their helmets during games in an attempt to protect players from concussions. 

Guardian Caps (Helmet Pads)

800

This new Pixar animated sequel is giving people anxiety as they wait for it to release on Disney+ this September. 

Inside Out 2

800

91-year-old Navy Veteran George Ebert did this to celebrate his 91st birthday. 

Sky Diving

900

This island nation in Asia is struggling with an aging population and reported that nearly 40,000 of its residents died at home alone this year. 

Japan

900

This Iowa high school updated its' football locker room facility and added on a tornado shelter that could withstand an EF4 Tornado. 

Marshalltown

900

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother, were tragically killed while riding bikes in New Jersey after being struck by a suspected drunk driver. Which team did Johnny play for? 

The Columbus Blue Jackets

900

What country singer is going on his “Actin’ Up Again” Tour?

Gavin Adcock

900

This popular Danish toy company pledges to become more environmentally friendly by cutting its use of fossil fuels. 

Lego

1000

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), is currently clashing with this South American Country's government, which has threatened to ban his app. 

Brazil

1000

This Audubon County man was recently inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. 

Scott Alt

1000

This NFL franchise recently renamed their stadium, 'Northwest Stadium'

The Washington Commanders

1000

Sony Pictures recently released this movie about a man who can bring any drawing to life with his magical crayon. 

Harold and the Purple Crayon

1000

This WNBA legend recently won her 6th gold medal to pass longtime friend and college teammate, Sue Bird, as the most decorated basketball olympian in history. 

Diana Turausi

1100

NASA decided to leave astronauts on the International Space Station rather than on this airplane company's vessel which had several issues. 

Boeing

1100

Wendy Bryce recently became a first time winner of this contest at the Iowa State Fair. 

The Husband Calling Contest

1100
The MLB recently announced that they will host a 2025 regular season game between the Reds and Braves at this Nascar Stadium. 

Bristol Motor Speedway

1100

A self-titled movie about the life of this former U.S. President, governor and actor recently released in theatres. 

Reagan (Ronald Reagan)

1100

A Ukraneian pilot was recently killed in a crash involving this type of U.S. fighter jet. 

F-16

1200

This 13 million-dollar golf range/restaurant is set to open on September 6th in Des Moines. 

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