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Iowa AEAs at risk with new bill
Iowa AEAs at risk with new bill
Bettendorf student council fills truck with boxes of donated food to send to the River Bend Food Bank for the student hunger drive.
Student Council places second in 2023 student hunger drive
Taylor Swift's Era's tour became one of the most sought after venues of the summer.
Summer news recap
New York Haze: The skyline of New York glows under an orange haze caused by Canadian wildfires. Wildfires were primarily responsible for dangerous air quality through much of the summer months.
Recent severe weather causes devastation and was likely made worse by climate change
Eviction notice letter pasted on front door of house
Evicted: tackling homelessness in the Quad Cities
"Wakanda Forever" doesn't live up to first, but delivers in spirit
“Wakanda Forever” doesn’t live up to first, but delivers in spirit
Epilepsy, an often misunderstood condition
Epilepsy, an often misunderstood condition
Will King Charles be able to modernize the monarchy?
Will King Charles be able to modernize the monarchy?
CORK, IRELAND - MAY 20: Protesters demonstrate against the state visit by Queen Elizabeth II as she traveled to English Market on May 20, 2011 in Cork, Ireland. The Duke and Queen's visit to Ireland was the first by a monarch since 1911. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
The death of Elizabeth II prompted mixed reactions from the Irish
Iowa schools need to stop using Native American mascots
Iowa schools need to stop using Native American mascots
Public funds belong in public schools
Public funds belong in public schools
British universities provide more benefits than American colleges
British universities provide more benefits than American colleges
Swift's "Midnights" reveals a master at her craft
Swift’s “Midnights” reveals a master at her craft
Spirit Halloween faces backlash over culturally insensitive costumes
Spirit Halloween faces backlash over culturally insensitive costumes
Leader of the pack: Quarterback Charlie Zimmerman's experience at the helm has helped him lead the Bulldogs to a 3-0 start.
Bulldogs look to continue win streak
Drake Relays outlook
Drake Relays outlook
Senior Zach VanWychen competes in the 400 meter sprint at the Jesse Day Relays. VanWychen would go on to win the race.
VanWychen runs personal best, qualifies for Drake Relays
Freshman Riley Sweetland scans the field for an open teammate. Sweetland recorded two saves during PKs to help the Bulldogs secure the win against Assumption.
Girls soccer sneaks past the Knights in dramatic fashion
Senior Justin Anderson signs his commitment letter to play football with Iowa Western Football.
15 Bulldogs make their college plans official
The best dressed from 2023's Met Gala
The best dressed from 2023’s Met Gala
Archeologists close in on Cleopatra's tomb
Archeologists close in on Cleopatra’s tomb
Lizzo included a gothic Gilded Age style dress, her corset reaching the floor accompanied by a large, flowing robe that would’ve been worn over tea gowns.
The 2022 Met Gala disappointed despite a promising theme
Passing Time: Vol. 4, Episode 1
Passing Time: Vol. 4, Episode 1
Passing Time is back: The Art Show Edition
Passing Time is back: The Art Show Edition
Passing Time Vol. 3, Episode 5
Passing Time Vol. 3, Episode 5
Passing Time Vol. 3, Episode 4 is here: Holiday Edition
Passing Time Vol. 3, Episode 4 is here: Holiday Edition
Passing Time, episode 3, Turkey Day edition
Passing Time, episode 3, Turkey Day edition
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