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George R. R. Martin in Dubuque
Game of Thrones Creator Film At JDIFF
The 12th-annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, April 16-30, 2023 will welcome a former Dubuque resident and world known Film maker, George R. R. Martin. Mr. Martin will be in Dubuque Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27, for screenings of Martin’s latest film, “Night of the Cooters.”
Mr. Martin’s latest film project won best sci-fi at the Los Angeles Shorts International Film Festival. Night of the Cooters is based on the Waldrop 1987 sci-fi novel of the same name and Directed by Vincent D’Onofrio. The story follows the time when Martians invaded Pachico, Texas in the 1800s. Show times of “Night of the Cooters” are: Wednesday April 26 at 4:00 p.m. at Five Flags Theater and Thursday April 27 at 4:15 at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. There will be a Q & A session after each screening. For pricing for George R. R. Martin’s “Night of the Cooters” and the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival full event schedule go to the JDIFF’s Website
More about JDIFF
Since 2012, The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival has been dedicated to enriching the community and bridging cultures through the education and promotion of arts through independent film. JDIFF acknowledges emerging filmmakers from around the world and supports diverse and cause-related films.1
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointees confirmed
Waterloo Courier - A few of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ picks to lead state agencies and serve on state boards and commissions were confirmed to their roles with little to no bipartisan support under a new Republican super majority in the Iowa Senate.
Senate Republicans on Monday confirmed Reynolds’ picks over the objections of Democrats to lead Iowa's state education agency and serve on boards that govern its three state universities and nominate judges in the state.
Reynolds’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday evening.
Republicans hold a supermajority in the Senate, controlling 34 of 50 seats, which prevents Democrats from blocking gubernatorial appointees that require a two-thirds majority.
Boston Marathon 2023
Defending champion Evans Chebet won the Boston Marathon again on Monday, surging to the front at Heartbreak Hill to spoil the much-anticipated debut of world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and win in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds.
Jalen Hurt Become Highest Paid Player
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has agreed to a five-year, $255 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The deal includes $179.3 million in guaranteed money, and it keeps Hurts in Philadelphia through the 2028 season.
Hurts, 24, is coming off a breakout season in which he led the Eagles to a 14-1 record and a trip to the NFC Championship Game. He threw for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns, while also rushing for 784 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Hurts' contract extension is a major investment by the Eagles in their young quarterback. The team believes that Hurts has the potential to be a franchise quarterback, and they are willing to pay him accordingly.
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