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The Greely Tip Tops 4-H Club met at Twin Construction and conducted a short business meeting on April 14. Following the meeting, the club broke into five groups to create flower planters. First, the groups used drills to drill screws into wood to make the frame of the flower planter. Secondl…

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Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod said he plans to retire following the 2024 NFL season. McLeod, who turns 34 in June, missed the last seven games of the 2023 campaign with a biceps injury. "This is the last lap for me. It's been a long career," he told NFL Network on Tuesday. "I'm looking forward to rocking out with my teammates this year, giving it all and hopefully ending up where we want to be, which is the last dance at the end of the year." McLeod has played in 166 games (143 starts) since signing with the then-St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has registered 18 career interceptions and 718 tackles with the Rams (2012-15), Philadelphia Eagles (2016-21), Indianapolis Colts (2022) and Browns. He won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles. --Field Level Media

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The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded not guilty as a formality in a sports betting case. Prosecutors allege Ippei Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. He has agreed to a plea deal on one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return. But first he entered a not-guilty plea as a formality during his arraignment Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles. Authorities say there was no evidence that Ohtani was involved in or aware of Mizuhara’s gambling.

Audubon, IA

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  • Humidity: 49%
  • Feels Like: 75°
  • Heat Index: 75°
  • Wind: 3 mph
  • Wind Chill: 75°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 06:00:25 AM
  • Sunset: 08:32:40 PM
  • Dew Point: 55°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low 51F. Winds light and variable.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low 51F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow

Cloudy with occasional showers for the afternoon. High 71F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

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Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 06:00:25 AM

Sunset: 08:32:40 PM

Humidity: 81%

Wind: ESE @ 5 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low 51F. Winds light and variable.

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Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 50%

Sunrise: 05:59:26 AM

Sunset: 08:33:40 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: SSE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wednesday Night

Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 54F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.

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Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 16%

Sunrise: 05:58:28 AM

Sunset: 08:34:40 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: NW @ 8 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. Low 51F. Winds light and variable.

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A few clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 6%

Sunrise: 05:57:31 AM

Sunset: 08:35:39 PM

Humidity: 53%

Wind: S @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Friday Night

Clear skies. Low 57F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

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Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:56:37 AM

Sunset: 08:36:38 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: SW @ 14 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

A few showers in the evening with clear skies overnight. Low 52F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:55:44 AM

Sunset: 08:37:36 PM

Humidity: 46%

Wind: E @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Sunday Night

Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low 57F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

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Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:54:53 AM

Sunset: 08:38:32 PM

Humidity: 63%

Wind: SE @ 11 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Monday Night

Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 58F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

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In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a luxury. However, even in the midst of chaos, taking just a few minutes to pause and connect with ourselves can make a world of difference for our mental well-being. This 5-minute calming breath meditation offers a simple yet powerful practice to help you ground yourself, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a moment of stillness, this meditation can be your oasis in the midst of a busy day.

WEST DES MOINES — Many health risks — like sitting too much, eating unhealthy foods and smoking — can be avoided. Other health threats — like not being able to get certain prescription medicines — are out of our control and can wreak havoc.

The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are proud to announce the 15th Annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest. Nominations will be taken from Monday, February 12 to Tuesday, March 12.

Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report Tuesday the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the bridge and killed six construction workers. The report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board provides the most detailed account yet of the March 26 tragedy. The report says the power outage was caused by a crewmember mistakenly closing an exhaust damper, causing the ship’s engine to stall. The agency says a full investigation could take a year or more, the agency said.

The United Nations says more than half a million Palestinians have been displaced in recent days by escalating Israeli military operations in both southern and northern Gaza. Aid workers are struggling to distribute dwindling supplies to Palestinians facing catastrophic levels of hunger in makeshift tent camps. Meanwhile, Israelis celebrated Independence Day on Tuesday with barbecues in parks across the country. The normally raucous parties were smaller and quieter this year because of the war in Gaza. Health officials in Gaza say Israel's war against Hamas has killed 35,000 people, most of them women and children.

Stocks ended higher on Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq composite to another record. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, and is sitting just shy of its own all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8%. Several “meme” stocks raced higher including GameStop and AMC Entertainment in an echo of the social-media driven frenzy of three years ago. Treasury yields edged lower in the bond market following a mixed report on wholesale inflation. Markets will be even more focused on the government's report due out early Wednesday on inflation in consumer prices.

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded not guilty as a formality in a sports betting case. Prosecutors allege Ippei Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. He has agreed to a plea deal on one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return. But first he entered a not-guilty plea as a formality during his arraignment Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles. Authorities say there was no evidence that Ohtani was involved in or aware of Mizuhara’s gambling.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is seeking to rally the spirits of glum Ukrainians facing a fierce new Russian offensive, assuring them that they are not alone and that billions of dollars in American military aid on its way to the country would make a “real difference” on the battlefield. On an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Blinken told Ukrainian leaders that despite a monthslong delay in U.S. assistance that left them vulnerable to renewed Russian military strikes more weaponry is coming and some has already arrived. He made the case as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to him for more air defense systems to protect civilians.

Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition. A 10-day stream of stars began flowing down the Cannes’ red carpet with the opening night film, “The Second Act,” a French comedy starring Lea Seydoux. The festival’s first lengthy standing ovation went to Streep. After Juliette Binoche introduced her in the opening ceremony, Streep alternatively shook her head, fanned herself and danced while the crowd thunderously cheered. The reception was nearly as rapturous for Gerwig, the first American female filmmaker to serve as Cannes jury president.

Diego Maradona’s heirs want to stop the auction of a trophy he was awarded after the 1986 World Cup won by Argentina. It had been missing for decades and recently resurfaced. Their lawyer told The Associated Press he will launch an urgent request to have the Golden Ball withdrawn from the sale next month in Paris. He told the AP he will also request a judicial sequestration of the trophy and file a complaint for theft and concealed theft. Maradona died in 2020 at age 60. He captained Argentina in its 3-2 win over West Germany in the 1986 final in Mexico City. Maradona’s heirs say the trophy was stolen and claim the current owner cannot be entitled to sell it.

The Chinese Foreign Ministery says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week. Putin will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his visit starting on Thurday, it said. The Kremlin said Putin was going on Xi's invitation. China has backed Russia politically in the conflict in Ukraine and has continued to export machine tools and other items seen as contributing to the Russian war effort, without actually exporting weaponry. China is also a major export market for energy supplies that keep the Kremlin’s coffers full. China’s Foreign Ministry said Xi would discuss with Putin “cooperation in various fields of bilateral relations ... as well as international and regional issues of common concern.”