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Basketball isn't the only sport taking center stage in our area, the NCAA Wrestling Championships kick off in Des Moines today.  
    
Iowa lawmakers are continuing the effort to keep wrestling in the Olympics. 
    
The State House and Senate passed resolutions today calling on the International Olympic Committee to reconsider their decision to drop wrestling. 
    
The effort is supported by the state's congressional delegation. Nearly 25,000 people have signed an online petition.