Canada's Bold Bet on Nuclear EnergyOkoro 1-1 0-0 2, N.Johnson 0-3 0-0 0, Lary 3-11 3-3 10, Lovejoy 4-14 6-8 15, Kuac 2-5 0-0 5, Nadeau 5-15 2-2 13, Geeter 2-5 0-1 4, Gondrezick 2-4 0-0 5, Mitchell 1-2 0-0 2, Kalambay 0-0 1-2 1, Hurst 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-60 12-16 57. Spillers 3-5 1-2 7, Abass 1-1 2-3 4, Cosby 4-12 0-0 11, Hildreth 1-10 3-4 5, Sallis 12-18 2-2 31, Harris 1-7 1-2 4, Friedrichsen 0-3 0-0 0, T.Johnson 2-5 0-0 5. Totals 24-61 9-13 67. Halftime_Wake Forest 36-23. 3-Point Goals_Detroit 5-19 (Gondrezick 1-2, Lovejoy 1-2, Lary 1-3, Kuac 1-4, Nadeau 1-8), Wake Forest 10-35 (Sallis 5-9, Cosby 3-11, Harris 1-4, T.Johnson 1-4, Friedrichsen 0-3, Hildreth 0-4). Rebounds_Detroit 41 (Nadeau 9), Wake Forest 29 (Spillers 9). Assists_Detroit 11 (Lovejoy 6), Wake Forest 16 (Sallis 4). Total Fouls_Detroit 14, Wake Forest 18. A_8,705 (14,665).
Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena FactionsDES MOINES — A grant that supports Iowa businesses expanding their child care options for workers has been reopened for previous awardees and new applicants, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday. The Child Care Business Incentive Grant, launched in 2022, helps businesses cover the costs of child care centers in their communities, either on-site or in local centers. The grant is funded by federal pandemic relief assistance funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The grant is available to any Iowa business with at least 75 full-time employees and is not a child care business. Awards are administered as reimbursements and require a 50-50 private match for all grant funds provided. Grant funds can be used to support the expansion or new construction of child care or day care facilities for employees. The employer must serve as the child care provider or partner with a local provider. According to the governor’s office, priority will be given to applicants who are located in areas classified as in high demand for child care, projects planning to increase child care capacity by creating new slots across multiple age groups, and projects planning to build on-site child care centers. Applications are open at through 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, according to the governor’s office. “While we’ve made great progress in supporting our labor force coming out of the pandemic, challenges remain, and it’s important to recognize the connection between child care and a successful workforce,” Reynolds said in a news release. “We encourage any eligible employer to apply for this unique opportunity that can jump-start the child care options that support their employees and allow their businesses to grow.” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the appointment of Iowans to serve on the newly constructed State Soil Conservation and Water Quality Committee. The panel, which was established in 1939 to promote proven water quality practices and provide expert advice on state agriculture programs, was altered by legislation that continued Gov. Kim Reynolds’ reorganization of the executive branch of state government. Under the new law, the committee went from having authority over rule-making and budget approval, to providing advice and recommendations. Those authorities were transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources. The process of appointing committee members also changed under the new law. Previously, nine members were appointed to six-year terms by the governor and were subject to confirmation by the Iowa Senate. Now, 12 members are appointed to two-year terms by the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. “We are continually innovating, recruiting new partners, and looking for the best ways to efficiently get more conservation work done, and so we value the perspectives, ideas, and input of these passionate stakeholders,” Naig said in a news release. “I appreciate their willingness to serve as we all work together to improve our water and conserve our soil in the years ahead.” By law, the members represent various regions of the state and relevant areas of expertise. The newly appointed committee members are: Bruce Barnhart, Melbourne; Dennis Carlson, Hampton; Steve Hofmann, Lamoni; Jody Kerns, Edgewood; Mike McGhee, Indianola; Colleen Miller, Albert City; Luke Monat, Urbandale; Ramona Nitz, Cherokee; Kent Stuart, West Branch; John Tuthill, DeWitt; and Ashley Utt, Bloomfield. Zach Hoffman, political director for the Republican Party of Iowa, will serve as Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s Chief of Staff, Bird’s office announced Wednesday. Hoffman previously clerked in the Iowa House of Representatives and served eight years in the Iowa National Guard. He is a graduate of Drake University. “(Hoffman) is a proven leader with an unwavering commitment to service, whether it be in the military or for the state,” Bird said in a press release. “He will be a key asset in our mission of serving crime victims, keeping Iowa communities safe, and defending Iowans’ rights and freedoms.” Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has been a revelation this year. Coen, in his first year with the team, has done yeoman's work in turning one of the worst running teams in the NFL for years into one of the best in the league in 2024. How well has he done? He's managed to get the Bucs into the top 10 in the league in both rushing and passing offense. That's never been done before in Tampa Bay since the stats became trackable, per FOX Sports' Greg Auman. One thing Liam Coen has brought to the Bucs offense is a rare balance -- Tampa Bay is 10th in rushing yards per game, 10th in passing yards per game. NFL has rankings going back to 1990, and Bucs have never finished in the top 10 in both in same year in that range (likely never). Naturally - and unfortunately for Tampa Bay fans - that's meant Coen has gotten some rumblings throughout the year about being a potential head coaching candidate in the offseason. That didn't stop in the Wednesday column from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, who included Coen among his list of coaches who could be getting head coaching looks soon. Pelissero had the following to say about Coen: A former UMass quarterback who still holds school passing records, Coen spent a season in the arena league before going into coaching, where his résumé in recent years has been unique. He had two stints each with the Rams (2018-20, 2022) and the University of Kentucky (2021, 2023) before replacing Panthers head coach Dave Canales as Tampa Bay's OC this past offseason. The Buccaneers' offense has improved statistically, ranking fifth in scoring (27.9 points per game) despite Tampa's ongoing four-game losing streak amidst injuries to its top receivers. Coen has the demeanor and personality for a head job. He may get a look. It's not just the fact that the team has been productive on the field - and they obviously have been. It's been how he's managed to keep dialing up plays and concepts despite losing both of his top wide receivers. Some coordinators might have been satisfied to jam his offense down the throats of whatever reserve players might be stepping in, and that approach sometimes doesn't work. Simply put, some guys can't do what others can, and that's especially the case with stars like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. However, the Bucs have strong talent elsewhere, particularly with budding star tight end Cade Otton and a room full of talented running backs. The calls made to get them involved in the passing game the last few weeks have been nothing short of genius. They've been effective to keep the offense going and scoring enough points to win some games that the Bucs have lost because of issues on the other side of the ball. Depending on how the 2024 season plays out, the Bucs could have a whale of a decision on their hands. Todd Bowles now has a losing record as a head coach with the Bucs despite the team winning the division the last two years. Coen will likely attract significant interest around the league. The Glazer family and general manager Jason Licht will have to decide if they have had enough of the status quo, or if they're ready to try to hand the reins to their franchise over to an innovative coach on the rise and keep him from leaving the building. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.