Columbus Day Monday--1492 total covid deaths Iowa reports DM Register. Toxic trump tonight. [View all]

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2020/10/14/covid-19-iowa-state-reports-11-deaths-1-180-coronavirus-cases/3650079001/

But the real news is.......................

Trump to award Dan Gable the Presidential Medal of Freedom

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/2020/10/14/president-donald-trump-award-dan-gable-presidential-medal-freedom-usa-wrestling-iowa-iowa-state/3650467001/

Dan Gable is about to add a significant award to his already-crowded trophy case.

President Donald J. Trump plans to award Gable with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Gable told the Des Moines Register on Wednesday. It is the nation's highest honor for a civilian.

"To get an award like this, it's a lifetime achievement award, not only for what you did, but for what you continue to do," Gable told the Register Wednesday morning. "People are texting me and calling me, and they're just like off the wall."

Gable said he was notified by the White House through a written letter. The Register obtained a copy of the letter, dated Oct. 13, which says Gable will be "the first athlete and coach from the sport of wrestling to receive this distinguished honor." He will also be the 17th honoree of the Trump presidency.