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🌱 Simpson softball brings NCAA tournament action home to Indianola this week
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- Simpson softball brings NCAA tournament action home to Indianola this week
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy with plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
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📰 News we're reading
• Simpson Softball to Host First Weekend of NCAA Tournament (kniakrls.com) — Simpson College in Indianola is hosting the opening weekend of the NCAA softball tournament after a standout 34-5 season and a conference title. The Storm will face Greenville at 11 a.m. Thursday on their home field, with additional regional opponents Central and Saint Benedict coming to town and live coverage airing on 94.3 KNIA. 
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