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Iconic 'Ben Franklin' stores closing in 2 Iowa towns

WINTERSET AND NEVADA, Iowa — In October, two central Iowa towns learned their iconic Ben Franklin Stores, would be closing. Sheila Smith worked in the Ben Franklin store in downtown Nevada for 45 years. We got word that Fred (Samuelson) had decided he was going to retire and we would be closing the store, and he’s had the store for 52 years,” said Smith. “It’s not a job, it’s a family.

Olivia Wilde Talks Raising a Feminist Son & That Controversial Breastfeeding Photoshoot

Olivia Wilde is already passing on her beliefs to her son, Otis. In a new interview with Yahoo! Beauty, the actress admits that her 2-year-old tot is "already a little feminist." "He's a really good guy. I want to promote the idea that the definition of feminism is equality and it's something that's not difficult to teach children because they are born with that sensibility," she tells the outlet. "

Public input needed on new Muscatine sidewalk

The city of Muscatine will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 13, concerning the planned installation of sidewalk on Devitt Avenue. The informational meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Muscatine City Hall. Muscatine is currently in the design phase of the Devitt Sidewalk Project. Currently, pedestrians must either walk in the street or walk through yards along this corridor, according to a Friday city release.

30 Facts About Chiwetel Ejiofor

Source: Gq-magazine.co.uk Chiwetel Ejiofor is a name that has gained significant recognition in the entertainment industry. With his remarkable talent and captivating performances, Ejiofor has cemented his place as one of the most acclaimed actors of our time. Born in London, England, on July 10, 1977, Ejiofor’s career has spanned over two decades, encompassing various genres and diverse roles. From his breakthrough role in the film “Dirty Pretty Things” to his Academy Award-nominated performance in “12 Years a Slave,” Ejiofor has continually impressed audiences and critics alike with his ability to bring depth and authenticity to each character he portrays.

How Much Is ESPN Plus? How to Watch ESPN+ Free With Hulu, Disney Plus

If you love sports, you may want to know how much ESPN Plus is and whether there are any deals to subscribe to service for less—or even free. ESPN Plus launched in August 2018 after ESPN announced that it had merged its ESPN Insider service, a newsletter that offered subscribers exclusive written articles for $4.99 per month, into a new service called ESPN Plus that would include the same features as ESPN Insider, as well as streaming access to live sports events, as well as thousands of hours of original TV shows, movies, interviews and documentaries.