Fans blaze in style at first day of girls state basketball
In Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena fans and players battled cold as the opening day of the girls state basketball tournament featured Southeast Webster Grand Eagles versus IKM Hawks. Spectators arrived in wild outfits with face paint and colorful hats while a few wore sunglasses indoors to watch the games.
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Ackley AGWSR Shatters Solon Hopes in Class 2A
In a District matchup, Ackley AGWSR dominates Solon as 2A action unfolds. The win boosts Ackley AGWSR while Solon faces an early setback in the standings.
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Mount Vernon woman becomes first female referee in state tourney
Nicole Wiltgen, 29, of Mount Vernon, officiated the Class 1A quarterfinal between Charter Oak-Ute and Postville, throwing the opening tip and becoming the first woman to referee a girls state basketball tournament game in 86 years. Officials praised her performance despite coaching complaints.
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TouchPlay Drives Iowa Lottery to New Annual High
Iowa Lottery sales soar with TouchPlay machines pushing annual totals to record levels four months before year end. Mary Neubauer says TouchPlay could push next year’s revenue toward half a billion dollars absent legislative action. Through February 22 sales reached 223.5 million with 78 million from TouchPlay, based on 212 million in player input since July 1.
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Gazette
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Iowa TouchPlay spending forecast tops four hundred million
The Iowa Lottery anticipates spending 384.1 million dollars on TouchPlay machines this fiscal year, reflecting strong demand and revenue projections. The accompanying U.S. Census estimate provides broader context for consumer spending and gaming trends in the state.
Women face money demons in modern finance
San Francisco experts say women often spend beyond budgets while undercharging themselves and hiding costs from friends and partners. Liz Perle, author of Money: A Memoir, notes many women struggle with ambivalence toward money and the link between money, love, and fear.
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