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🌱 Can Fort Madison softball pull off the upset at North Scott?
Fort Madison, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Fort Madison! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Fort Madison softball pull off the upset at North Scott?
- What does Iowa’s latest maternity unit closure mean for Fort Madison families?
Today's riddle: Where do insects shop? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Softball: Fort Madison knocks out Keokuk in postseason opener (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Fort Madison High School’s softball team opened postseason play with a big 12-5 win over Keokuk, advancing to Saturday’s regional semifinal at North Scott. Strong nights from hitters like Nilie Menke, Emma Snaadt, and Kylie Lumino powered the Bloodhounds’ offense, while coaches say tightening up the defense will be crucial if Fort Madison hopes to upset North Scott and keep its playoff run alive. 
• Iowa loses birth services at a third hospital, exacerbating shortages (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Residents should know that Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison is one of three Iowa hospitals that have closed their labor and delivery units this year, deepening the state’s maternity care shortage. A new closure in Council Bluffs will shift births across the river to Omaha, reflecting broader staffing and financial pressures that have already left over half of Iowa counties without an obstetric facility.
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🗞 Nearby News
Keokuk
- Camp meeting to be held by Church of the Full Gospel (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
- Hawk girls drop doubleheader to No. 13 Grayhounds (pencitycurrent.com)
- Public meetings continue on Legacy Theater expansion plan (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
West Burlington
- J.D. quickest Friday at Lucas Oil Speedway (dirtondirt.com)
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