https://www.megmclaughlinphoto.com/singles-1 daily 0.75 2023-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d9b7181d07c0cd16df5f11/1457109554453-5VGSRQEZNP9W2LTP1E25/82.65.179_PS2.jpg Editorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d9b7181d07c0cd16df5f11/1457109554453-5VGSRQEZNP9W2LTP1E25/82.65.179_PS2.jpg Editorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1559940055680-XUQGIN532J4NYL1PVT1P/bhcgrad.jpg Editorial Raquel Sipp sheds a tear during the Black Hawk College commencement ceremony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683150084996-140VFXPPGUXVP485I1DD/051422-adventureland-022.JPG Editorial Guests ride the Rockin' Rainbow during Adventureland's opening day of the season Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Altoona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689318342108-FHJUOZOQN3S1YH8EZ9TR/GENW_3092308730_deerestrike_001.JPG Editorial April and Claire Wiggins kiss as they picket outside John Deere Davenport Works Thursday in Davenport. Over 10,000 John Deere employees began their strike at 11:59 a.m. Wednesday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1606093352054-Y5U4NJ6Z6XDR6W56F3LF/image-asset.jpeg Editorial Bystanders watch as officials work the scene of a house fire along 94th Avenue on Thursday in Port Byron. At least one person was reported to have died. No further details were available on scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1571948304068-G6ISTHSS60PFVB8LITBZ/080519-qct-qca-fair-011a.jpg Editorial Andrew Eggers, of Clinton, holds onto his hat as he and his wife, Dana, spin on a ride during the last day of the Mississippi Valley Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683149789530-6JD2EA9Z8GOJOSIBKIQM/POIL_3092308730_one-pearson-001.jpg Editorial Anna Pearson, a Ukrainian-born artist who moved to San Diego in 2017, poses for a portrait near a mural she painted outside the North City development on Wednesday in San Marcos, CA. The mural is meant resemble samsara, the Buddhist cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1559940040161-J5YVYJCKC604KECPAPSJ/sabellis.jpg Editorial Jeremiah Ellis, 5, helps his dad, Sab, with yard work Tuesday outside their residence in Moline. The family took advantage of the comfortable weather conditions with temperatures reaching a high of 84 and plenty of sunshine. The National Weather Service predicts the warm weather to continue with the high on Saturday reaching 90. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1622492838985-K7U5ZJVF024ZN0VDIK8H/GENW_3092308730_steyer-001.jpg Editorial Joyce Wright, 81, of Davenport, hugs Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer during a campaign rally at the RME Hall inside the Redstone Room Thursday in Davenport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1559940078755-UHQ4FPD1NIPS7VSBHX2J/darlene.jpg Editorial Darlene Iruakunad, 8, originally from Africa, draws on with the dust on the front windows of Louise “Lulu” Mushimiyimana’s Rock Island home that was near this morning's fatal shooting. Ms. Mushimiyimana said she heard gunfire outside her home just before 3 a.m. Saturday. Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson later reported that Jerrell T. Gabriel, 34, of Rock Island, was found in the 1600 block of 11th Street, Rock Island, and died at a local hospital from an apparent gunshot wound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689318334864-FI9VJYNHXBDZ1H8FPOAF/GENW_3092308730_sendoff-002.JPG Editorial Marisa Terry, holding her 3-month old daughter Lyla, and her mother-in-law Cindy Terry, of Cedar Rapids, comfort each other as they wave to the bus carrying their husband and son Keith Terry during a sendoff parade for Iowa National Guard Soldiers being deployed Saturday, in Davenport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689318323597-LDMUQ9FRKGUIWE45BVXQ/041222-biden-002.JPG Editorial Air Force One is seen after landing at the Des Moines International Airport Tuesday. https://www.megmclaughlinphoto.com/sports daily 1.0 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1699931319385-O46O529X48KHDT15XCLX/WEBSITE-010.JPG Sports Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) sports a personalized mouthguard during the seventh inning of their game against the Nationals at Petco Park on Saturday in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1699931319385-O46O529X48KHDT15XCLX/WEBSITE-010.JPG Sports Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) sports a personalized mouthguard during the seventh inning of their game against the Nationals at Petco Park on Saturday in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1616792347879-XZSJ6SQTALTBUFD2HTH3/031221-qc-spt-boys-state-hoops-waukee-014.jpg Sports Johnston and Waukee players anticipate a rebound during the Class 4A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1714622258865-B6WQ7O3TGJ4FLZSYXQ63/mclaughlin-celebration.JPG Sports Barbora Krejcikova reacts after beating Sofia Kenin during the Cymbiotika San Diego Open singles final at Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday in San Diego, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683146625169-VYOUZJIGBLHK4KNNKBT2/1204357-sd-sp-padres-nlcs-4-010.JPG Sports Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres makes a catch on a foul ball hit by Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLCS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday in Philadelphia, PA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689319111297-HKT25XR9UGNL8JGJA2NN/15_1.jpg Sports Ames' Tasean Brooks (10) jumps in the air as he and teammates head to the locker room after the Class 4A Iowa high school boys basketball championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday in Des Moines, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1699932309257-G708PRETHLD0E3PIV1PG/15_1.jpg Sports Ames' Tasean Brooks (10) jumps in the air as he and teammates head to the locker room after the Class 4A Iowa high school boys basketball championship game at Wells Fargo Arena Friday, March 11, 2022, in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1691386552149-LUWVJIPOT5YOO9ZIA25W/MolineFB25_236ALOGO.JPG Sports Maroons wait for head coach Mike Morrissey during halftime of Moline’s non-conference game against Dekalb on Thursday at the high school in Moline. Maroons fell to the Barbs, 49-21. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689225797336-EI9RM635JVVNVKGW6J6J/WEBSITE-010.JPG Sports Padres left fielder Juan Soto (22) sports a mouth guard with his number on the front teeth during their game against the Nationals at Petco Park on Saturday in San Diego, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689319151044-L705LUW99K04T36Z5KTI/WEBSITE-009.JPG Sports Giants left fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) slides across home plate against Padres catcher Austin Nola (26) during the fourth inning of the first Mexico City Series game at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on Saturday in Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683147919419-DG4T9DQR1X4B0PBNJJGL/SPFT_3092308730_aztecs-spartans-football-029.jpg Sports San Diego State Aztecs walk onto the field before their game against San Jose State at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday in San Diego, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689319207739-Z0FJTO29HZBH8ZLFWKO4/031221-qc-spt-boys-state-hoops-waukee-014.JPG Sports Johnston and Waukee players anticipate a rebound during the Class 4A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday in Des Moines, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689319245472-1UB2QRQ0PCI81X66UL1B/McLaughlin-EddieAdams-020.JPG Sports Winterset cheerleader Addie Burkett cries during a sendoff celebration ahead of the basketball team's state tournament game Tuesday. The community gathered to cheer on the Huskies, recognize first responders and support those affected by Saturday's tornado that killed six people. Dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed, including Burkett's, who said she was able to find her cheer uniform among the debris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689225041069-P66IV3T3I1E9CCYBVVOJ/WEBSITE-002.JPG Sports Padres fans wave their rally towels during the first inning of game two of the NLCS against the Phillies at Petco Park on Wednesday in San Diego, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1699931230760-934KQUBE38T0WW88A8G7/1317101-sd-sp-la-crosse-championship-035a.JPG Sports United States players take turns cutting pieces of the net during the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683146860470-6TTH3IFWA0VJNOSAUWPV/1183645-sd-sp-loyal-ferree-010.JPG Sports San Diego Loyal goalkeeper Duran Ferree, 15, works through drills during practice at the Chula Vista Elite Training Center on Thursday in Chula Vista, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689324871773-2C6L6PL8LIQZ3501FMZO/_01I9515.jpg Sports San Diego State Aztecs guard Darrion Trammell reacts after guard Lamont Butler hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer in Saturday's Final Four win over FAU in Houston. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1689319338032-LABXEWPI34EXMFH4ACKZ/McLaughlin-EddieAdams-006.JPG Sports Center Point-Urbana teammates hold hands during the national anthem before the Class 4A girl's state basketball quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday in Des Moines, Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1714622387255-0DKDN8ETFAQCTF75COCM/SPFT_3092308730_holidaybowl.JPG Sports USC players dump eggnog on head coach Lincoln Riley after the Trojans beat Louisville during the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday in San Diego, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1714622683586-9I0ZOE3XN5676IGRHLQR/SUT-L-1406062-prepwrestling1-0204-010.JPG Sports Mira Mesa’s Naija Coles walks in the wrestling room past a handmade sign before the Girls Division 1 wrestling championships at Steele Canyon High School on Saturday in San Diego, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1714677645764-U4FW5KFK70N2V0AD9WIV/SPAC_3092308730_padres-nlcs-2-016a.JPG Sports Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a double against the Phillies during the fifth inning of game two of the NLCS at Petco Park on Wednesday in San Diego, CA. https://www.megmclaughlinphoto.com/portraiture daily 0.75 2023-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1559940444020-HVVONM4PE3BAXKYH3DHH/mediaday.jpg Portraiture Returning Augustana men's basketball starters Nolan Ebel, Brett Benning, Micah Martin and Chrishawn Orange surround Pierson Wofford for this photo during Augustana's media day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1559940444020-HVVONM4PE3BAXKYH3DHH/mediaday.jpg Portraiture Returning Augustana men's basketball starters Nolan Ebel, Brett Benning, Micah Martin and Chrishawn Orange surround Pierson Wofford for this photo during Augustana's media day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1643336389278-840Q8BY84LGL4YSNQLFJ/011520-mda-spt-metro-pacesetter-001.jpg Portraiture Geneseo sophomore Anthony Montez poses for a portrait at Geneseo High School. Montez is this week’s Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline Metro Pacesetter. The Maple Leafs went 4-0 last weekend at the Springfield Quadrangular. Montez is state-ranked in Illinois Class 2A with a record of 22-3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1643336704379-RDRY6XAR65Z61U5BN48U/031020-qc-spt-illinois-pacesetter-001.jpg Portraiture Rock Island senior Malachi Key poses for a portrait at Rock Island High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1622491823727-1YANCTNKQO1UW03S1YNI/POIL_3092308730_iowa-pacesetter-001.jpg Portraiture Wilton senior Ryan Boeding is this week’s Iowa Pacesetter. Boeding, who attends Wilton but swims for the Muskies, won the 50 freestyle at last week's district meet in 21.03 seconds, breaking a school record and will swim in the maximum four events at the state meet this weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683148671611-SRTSMHX3N8X32N6UD2LY/POIL_3092308730_fencer-hoopplayer-0111-001.jpg Portraiture West Hill High School’s Spencer Burke poses for a photo wearing his fencing mask at the school on Wednesday in Santee, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1631570167650-U7VJNNFSKH2N2FM9KW3V/081321-qc-spt-iowa-football-025.jpg Portraiture Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) poses for a photo during the Iowa Hawkeye football media day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1562536685440-3CUN9W40AEIEH8B4C292/willdaniels.jpg Portraiture Geneseo senior jumper Will Daniels is this week's Metro Pacesetter for The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus. At the Pekin Invitational, Daniels won the high jump and finished second in the long jump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1643336737996-HERVGUGMFQMVIUZCUU23/POIL_3092308730_illinois-pacer-002.jpg Portraiture Rock Island senior Brooklynn Larson is this week’s Illinois Pacesetter. Larson’s versatility on offense helped carry the Lady Rocks to a 3-0 start in conference play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1559940442553-OTP44U2WZL7I9QX5GIWE/gloire.jpg Portraiture Rock Island forward Gloire Luwara is the Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline Soccer Player of the Year. Luwara led the team to its first-ever Western Big 6 Conference championship with a school-record 36 goals and 10 assists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d9b7181d07c0cd16df5f11/1457112491687-0S0MDUYFV1IQ6FAZTI20/portraits-82.65.2_PS2.jpg Portraiture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1578690670977-E7YUKYM3MXIUE5I0LFS4/010720-mda-spt-area+pacesetter-015a.jpg Portraiture Riverdale senior Sidney Garrett is this week's Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline Area Pacesetter. After scoring 60 points in four games at Dixon's KSB Holiday Classic, Garrett went for 18 points in the Rams' 49-28 win over Richmond-Burton last Friday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652841288368-F70GUWA8VPC0EN3TJW2P/POIL_3092308730_iowa-pacesetter-001.jpg Portraiture Pleasant Valley senior swimmer Taylor Buhr is this week’s Iowa Pacesetter. Buhr won the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke in season-best times last week at the Clinton regional meet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d9b7181d07c0cd16df5f11/1457108948941-TBB1X97QMGRFOO3H3Z1J/82.65.424_PS1.jpg Portraiture https://www.megmclaughlinphoto.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/t/6452d0f67208ee5204494e1a/1626384781940/ Quad Cities education in a pandemic https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/60f0a95daafdd7483a97fabf/60f0a98d9a456f4cc40a4b56/1626384781940/ Quad Cities education in a pandemic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1626384855382-L7M728LWH5OWVWZT69EZ/School-Story-001.jpg Quad Cities education in a pandemic Wilson 8th grader Trey Taylor, wearing a mask, gets on his bus before school Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Moline. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836152425-6ZVUASK1FD92WZN0FC01/SPAC_3092308730_nwwaukee-crk-013.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Waukee Northwest's Carter Van Horn (23) attempts a shot against Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Craig Mills (35) during the Class 4A boy's state basketball quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836191291-Q49HE1JRLMLYAF4V3JLI/031122-dcg-cd-003.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Central DeWitt's Gus Pickup (23) guards Dallas Center-Grimes' Jacob Runyan (4) during the Class 3A Iowa high school boys basketball championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836253395-C9MID99QBQLNZOAG6YMM/SPFT_3092308730_ballardcpu-025.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Center Point-Urbana teammates hold hands during the national anthem before the Class 4A girl's state basketball quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836404192-YG5CEB2488N088WSVPPM/030322-pvjohnston-026.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Pleasant Valley players celebrate a 3-pointer against Johnston during the Class 5A girl's state basketball semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836465676-0YULAG7EBX0PLK2PQZH4/GENW_3092308730_winterset-sendoff-001.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Winterset cheerleader Addie Burkett cries during a sendoff celebration ahead of the basketball team's state tournament game. The community gathered to cheer on the Huskies, recognize first responders and support those affected by Saturday's tornado that killed six people. Dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed, including Burkett's, who said she was able to find her cheer uniform among the debris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836694993-XLY0UGZOW16CXZRJ9ZOJ/030122-ballardcpu-020.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Ballard's Alliyah Thompson (21) guards Center Point-Urbana's Kailey Spurlock (24) during the Class 4A girl's state basketball quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652836841490-Z3FEK05MT545HEGDZC9U/030822-dcg-carroll-001a.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Kacee Jones, 7, of Carroll, dressed as a tiger, cheers for her team during the Class 3A boy's state basketball quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652838818953-DILIEUWMD9XM4GBUGFYO/030322-waterloovalley-023aa.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Waterloo West players celebrate in the direction of the student section after the Wahawks beat West Des Moines Valley during the Class 5A girl's state basketball semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652838945271-5U9OSPWYFGJ6BLRH1SMP/SPFT_3092308730_johnston-ames-035a.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Ames' Tasean Brooks (10) jumps in the air as he and teammates head to the locker room after the Class 4A Iowa high school boys basketball championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday in Des Moines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652839071170-JF2LDWMQF1G87G3C66TT/SPFT_3092308730_iowa-ilstate-gb-009a.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Iowa's guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates a three point basket against Illinois State during the opening round of the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday in Iowa City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652839248076-9TNFQFEJ4ZCMFD6VXR67/031822-iowa-ilstate-gb-008a.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Iowa's Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a shot against Illinois State's Kate Bullman (32) during the opening round of the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday in Iowa City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652839524955-BH0QJZUHESFY8KRPLJMZ/031822-iowa-ilstate-gb-033a.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Iowa's forward Addison O'Grady (44) goes up for a shot against Illinois State during the opening round of the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday in Iowa City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652839875540-GOENY4CEUKQCD8NTE8QQ/SPFT_3092308730_hoopsandhops-016.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland University of Iowa mens basketball fans watch as the Hawkeyes play Richmond during Hoops and Hops, on Cowles Commons on Thursday in Des Moines. Now in its fifth year, this three-day free event invites basketball fans to enjoy all the NCAA tournament action starting Thursday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652839820177-4CONMYVGSC672NUZGRWZ/020122-iowastate-kansas-034a.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter (11) guards Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) during their game at the Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday in Ames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1652839600908-8Y6CYXEXUEA38XDVJNFV/SPFT_3092308730_iowastate-011.JPG Championship hoops in the heartland Iowa State's guard Caleb Grill (2) reacts during Cyclone’s game against Kansas at the Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday in Ames. https://www.megmclaughlinphoto.com/new-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2023-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683149703060-TAJ2LTPH9D0FTVZA9Q92/FilmTitle.jpg Spring has sprung in the desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1683149703060-TAJ2LTPH9D0FTVZA9Q92/FilmTitle.jpg Spring has sprung in the desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556337272-F0LOZQKW4PA77HA82993/1266067-springtraining-film-021.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Padres players walk onto the field during a spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556342772-6WJWKXIIE4Z6X4QYYOZE/1266067-springtraining-film-018.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Tom Kimbro, of Glendale, waits to get a Padres autograph during a spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556364510-FKZPQ1I0HD111JUSML6B/1266067-springtraining-film-008.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Fans wait to get an autograph from Padres outfielder Juan Soto during a spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556347704-593LOWTJG0D3Z9GMZIPA/1266067-springtraining-film-014.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Padres infielder Tim Lopes waits in the dugout during a spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556364506-3GNGUDFRETEJ2OXGKAMH/1266067-springtraining-film-006.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Padres pitchers Jose Lopez and Domingo Tapia smile before starting their spring training workout at the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556347820-ZLCH8ZOWGTZ18XN2WFI2/1266067-springtraining-film-015.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Padres bags are seen spread out on the field during a spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556337267-7XSMKWFSF9WFHGGE14RI/1266067-springtraining-film-019.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Padres outfielder Juan Soto walks off the field after batting practice during a spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556383741-J3QOUU4NUOVLM28FS0BP/1266067-springtraining-film-001.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Shoes of Padres players are stacked and ready to be cleaned after a spring training workout at the Peoria Sports Complex on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/1680556331635-0RVCXO6UBNJ1ZBYHD7MQ/1266067-springtraining-film-022.JPG Spring has sprung in the desert Landon Seckinton, 11, of Huntington Beach, watches a Padres spring training practice at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Peoria, AZ. https://www.megmclaughlinphoto.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cfac6d522df1f0001452927/b2210818-6bce-4c35-bfd3-e7b5e92f61a9/MUG.jpeg Contact Photo by Jeffery Becker