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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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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 Their lawyer told The Associated Press he will launch an urgent request to have the Golden Ball withdrawn from the sale next month in Paris.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.

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One evening in November 2020, a year into his military service, Peacemaker Azuegbulam’s dream of being a soldier came to an abrupt end. He was among a group of Nigerian soldiers deployed in that country’s counteroffensive against Islamic extremists when an anti-aircraft weapon was fired at them. When he regained consciousness, his life was no longer the same, and his left leg was later amputated. He was given what he called a chance to recover when he joined Nigeria’s team in last year’s Invictus Games and won Africa’s first gold medal at the event founded by Prince Harry to aid in the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.

Audubon, IA

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  • Humidity: 77%
  • Feels Like: 49°
  • Heat Index: 51°
  • Wind: 6 mph
  • Wind Chill: 49°
  • UV Index: 8 Very High
  • Sunrise: 06:00:25 AM
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Today

Sunshine and clouds mixed. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 76F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies. Low 51F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Mostly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 73F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

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Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 11%

Sunrise: 06:00:25 AM

Sunset: 08:32:40 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: NE @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 51F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:59:26 AM

Sunset: 08:33:40 PM

Humidity: 67%

Wind: SE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

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Cloudy with showers. Low 54F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

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Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:58:28 AM

Sunset: 08:34:40 PM

Humidity: 63%

Wind: WNW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 7 High

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Mostly clear skies. Low 52F. Winds light and variable.

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Chance of Rain: 6%

Sunrise: 05:57:31 AM

Sunset: 08:35:39 PM

Humidity: 50%

Wind: SSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

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A mostly clear sky. Low 58F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

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Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:56:37 AM

Sunset: 08:36:38 PM

Humidity: 51%

Wind: SSW @ 16 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

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Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:55:44 AM

Sunset: 08:37:36 PM

Humidity: 56%

Wind: E @ 10 mph

UV Index: 6 High

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Partly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low near 55F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:54:53 AM

Sunset: 08:38:32 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: SE @ 12 mph

UV Index: 7 High

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Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low near 55F. 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.

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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.

Georgia’s parliament has begun the third and final reading of a divisive bill that sparked weeks of mass protests, with critics seeing it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. The bill would require media and nongovernmental organizations and other nonprofits to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. The opposition denounces the bill as “the Russian law,” because Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists critical of the Kremlin. Demonstrations against the bill have rocked Georgia for weeks.

Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe awaits a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers after testimony that linked the celebrity client to all aspects of a hush money scheme prosecutors say was aimed at stifling stories that threatened his 2016 campaign. Michael Cohen returns to the stand Tuesday as the New York prosecution’s star witness. Cohen on Monday delivered matter-of-fact testimony that went to the heart of the Republican ex-president’s trial. Cohen said Trump had promised to reimburse the money he fronted for the hush money payments and was constantly updated about behind-the-scenes efforts to bury stories feared to be harmful to the campaign. Trump denies doing anything wrong.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a “real difference” on the battlefield. The remarks Tuesday came as the top diplomat made an unannounced visit to reassure an ally facing a fierce new Russian offensive. According to open source monitoring analysts, Moscow’s troops have captured around 100 to 125 square kilometers of territory that includes at least seven villages in recent days. Though most of those villages were already depopulated, thousands of civilians in the area have fled the fighting. Analysts have called this moment one of the most dangerous for Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for more air defense systems to protect civilians in the northeast.

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.”

A large billboard that collapsed amid raging thunderstorms in Mumbai killed at least 14 people and injured 75 others, reports said on Tuesday. A rescue operation was ongoing Tuesday morning, and authorities told the Press Trust of India news agency that 89 people had been rescued since the incident occurred on Monday evening. The rains and high winds caused the 100 foot-tall billboard to fall over a gas station in the suburb of Ghatkopar on Monday evening. Officials told PTI that police say the billboard was illegally installed. India has heavy rain and severe floods during the monsoon season, and the deluge often causes extensive damage.

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.