Bloomfield Democrat

The Davis County Little League 12U Softball Tournament team completed competition in the Iowa State Little League Tournament in Johnston last Friday. The girls went 2-3 overall.

(Feature Impact) In an era when machines can generate ideas in seconds, hands-on learning and creativity may be more important for today’s children than ever. In fact, due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), 73% of parents believe creativity is an essential trait for their children to develop. This finding comes from a survey commissioned by Crayola and conducted by Talker Research of 2,000 U.S. parents of children ages 8-12, along with children in that same age range.

(Feature Impact) Relationships and plumbing have something in common: they can both benefit from practicing smarter bathroom habits. Whether you’re sharing a household with your family, a partner or roommates, good etiquette in these frequently shared spaces can save everyone’s sanity – just like rethinking your flushing routines can save your pipes.

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The Lady Mustang softball team lost a 7-4 game to Washington in the opening round of the Class 3A Tournament Thursday night. Washington took a 4-0 lead before Davis County rallied in both the third and fifth innings. Davis County had seven hits and were led by Ally Batterson and Addison McCall with two hits each. Lydia DeKraai, Ashlyn Olinger and Paylin Lawson also had hits for Davis County. the girls finish the season with an overall record of 10-16. They were 5-9 in South Central Conference play.

Davis County Board of Supervisors agenda for July 13, at 8:30 a.m. The agenda calls for the board to meet with County Assessor Jason Wagler to discuss 2026 homestead and military credit and Exemption applications. The board will consider approval of the GASB 75 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) Actuarial Valuation Report for Fiscal Year 2026. The board will also consider committee and department reports.

(StatePoint) Between growth spurts, changing styles and busy days, back-to-school shoe shopping can feel like a moving target for parents. The challenge? Finding pairs kids will actually wear without sacrificing durability, versatility or value. This year’s top trends are making that decision easier, combining practical features with the looks kids are reaching for right now. Clean, two-tone sneakers are leading the way.

The Lady Mustang softball team will open Class 3A Region 8 Tournament play Thursday night. Davis County will host the first round game and will play Washington. The game will be held at the Mustang Sports Complex and will begin at 7 p.m.

(BPT) - Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common type of uterine cancer, yet it is under-recognized, and patients may feel unprepared or overwhelmed when it comes to making treatment decisions after a diagnosis. The infographic below shares information from a patient survey about the burden of EC and the importance of empowering people living with EC to take control of their treatment journeys.

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - HIV was once considered a terminal diagnosis. However, this once life-threatening disease is now a manageable condition. People diagnosed with HIV are living longer, healthier lives thanks to advances in treatment and specialized care. That said, new diagnoses continue each year, particularly among younger adults and underrepresented communities, a trend that challenges the myth that HIV is an older person's disease.