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Des Moines' Christmas Snow: A Rare Treat

December 19, 2025

In Des Moines, a white Christmas is not a sure thing. Only about half the time, there's at least an inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This has been the case since records began in 1939. Recently, it's been even less common, with just three official white Christmases since 2015. But what

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China's Bold Move: A Legal Showdown Over COVID-19 Origins

December 19, 2025

China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C

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The Powerball Prize Keeps Growing: What Are the Odds?

December 18, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $1. 5 billion after Wednesday night's drawing left no one claiming the top prize. This massive amount is a result of no one winning the previous draw, which means the pot keeps growing. The next chance to win this enormous sum is on Saturday night. If

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Why Free Speech Matters More Than Ever

December 18, 2025

Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s

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Massive Powerball Prize: A Closer Look at the Odds and Choices

December 17, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached an astonishing $1. 25 billion, with a cash value of $572. 1 million. This massive prize is the sixth largest in the game's history. The largest Powerball prize ever was a whopping $2. 04 billion, won on November 7, 2022. The jackpot has been growing steadily since

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Duncan Davitt: Pitcher by Day, Reporter by Night

December 17, 2025

Duncan Davitt has a unique double life. By day, he's a minor league baseball player. By night, he's a sports reporter. This 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox also covers high school sports for his parents' newspaper, the Indianola Independent Advocate. Davitt's journey star

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Missouri's Sports Betting Scene: What's Hot and What's Not

December 17, 2025

Missouri's sports betting apps are making waves, even though local teams aren't winning as much as fans hoped. Since the launch on December 1, Missourians have been betting on out-of-state teams too, giving them plenty of options to win big. DraftKings stands out with its user-friendly app and grea

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A Quarterback's Regret: Diego Pavia's Heisman Moment

December 16, 2025

Diego Pavia, the quarterback from Vanderbilt, found himself in hot water after his reaction to not winning the Heisman Trophy. He finished second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who secured the award with a significant lead in first-place votes. Pavia's initial response was far from graceful. He shar

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Trump Takes BBC to Court Over Edited Speech Clips

December 16, 2025

Donald Trump, the former U. S. President, has taken legal action against the BBC. He claims the broadcaster defamed him by editing his speech from January 6, 2021. The edited clips made it seem like he urged supporters to storm the U. S. Capitol. Trump is asking for $5 billion in damages for each o

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The BBC, Trump, and the Fight Over a Controversial Edit

December 16, 2025

In a legal battle that has crossed the Atlantic, former U. S. President Donald Trump is taking on the BBC. He claims the British broadcaster defamed him by editing a speech he gave on January 6, 2021. The edited clips made it seem like he was telling his supporters to storm the U. S. Capitol. Trump