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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Iowa Mid-Amateur: Defending champion Nate McCoy takes one-shot lead (amateurgolf.com) — An Ankeny golfer is leading the Iowa Mid-Amateur Championship heading into the final round, giving local fans someone to root for in a tight statewide competition. Defending champion Nate McCoy holds a one-shot edge after steady play at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, with several challengers close behind as the tournament heads for a tense finish.
• Polk County to construct safer trail crossing one year after deadly crash (kcci.com) — Polk County is moving ahead with new safety features at a dangerous High Trestle Trail crossing, a key route for many Ankeny cyclists. After a fatal crash last year, the county plans a concrete crossing, speed signs and push-button flashing beacons by year's end, while local riders from Ankeny continue to press for added measures like rumble strips.
• Families call for change after two deaths at rural Bondurant intersection (who13.com) — A deadly rural intersection near Bondurant has claimed two lives since May, including 19-year-old Samantha Moore of Ankeny, and grieving families are pushing Polk County to act. After a petition drew thousands of signatures, county officials say they've hired a consultant for a full safety study of NE 94th Avenue and NE 56th Street, with recommendations for improvements expected.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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