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Papua separatists claim to have shot dead a US pilot who transported Indonesian troops
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (522+ words) A spokesman for the West Papua Liberation Army, or TPNPB, said its fighters fatally shot Nicholas F. Goselin and set fire to an aircraft operated by PT AMA, an Indonesian airline, in Balinggama village. The plane was carrying one pilot and…...
Gorgeous natural lawns | Bioturf
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (95+ words) Our Quad Cities If you're dreaming of a thick, lush lawn, but want to steer clear of harsh chemicals and fertilizers, there's a local company that can help you." Bioturf can turn your yard into a gorgeous, natural lawn you…...
Labor unions, Gray Matters Collective call for I-74 bridge barriers
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (356+ words) Our Quad Cities Labor unions from Iowa and Illinois are joining The Gray Matters Collective to call for real, evidence-based suicide prevention on the I-74 Bridge, including physical barriers, prominent crisis hotline signage and emergency phones that connect directly to the…...
Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (471+ words) Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in last week's matchup against Indiana....
Embattled QB Brendan Sorsby to become eligible for 2027 NFL draft after opting not to sue the league
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (289+ words) The NFL sent a memo to all 32 teams on Tuesday informing them that Sorsby, a quarterback whose college career ended when the NCAA banished him for gambling activity that included wagers on his own team while on the roster at…...
FBI Director Kash Patel meets with law enforcement in Des Moines
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (307+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " FBI Director Kash Patel hosted a law enforcement leadership meeting with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird in Des Moines on Monday morning. The event was held in the Tea Room in downtown Des Moines. Roughly 130 people attended,…...
Cover crops first step of new Greater Des Moines Watershed Program
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (256+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " A new state water quality program is launching across central Iowa with the goal of reducing nitrates and other runoff before they reach drinking water sources in the Des Moines metro. The program is part of the…...
Menace faces MLS test against Sporting KC's First Team
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (323+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " While the World Cup has much of the soccer world buzzing, the Des Moines Menace got a World Cup break opportunity of their own. Earlier this month, the Menace traveled to Kansas City after being invited by…...
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with R7 Reclaimed
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (72+ words) Our Quad Cities Take a fun trip down memory lane and celebrate America's 250th birthday with charming vintage decor from days gone by. Grandview, Iowa, is famous for its impressive fireworks display, but it's also the perfect place to discover unique…...
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (732+ words) Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah…...