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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Suburban Iowa teens flee stolen vehicle, hole up in apartment with six guns as police close in (northiowatoday.com) — Johnston police helped Clive and Urbandale officers track four teens who fled a stolen vehicle and were later found in an Urbandale apartment with six guns, four confirmed stolen. The ongoing investigation includes possible additional charges and drug evidence, and police are urging residents in Johnston and nearby suburbs to lock vehicles and remove keys and valuables.
• Iowa high school football Top 10s: RPI ratings, rankings released for all 7 classes (kcci.com) — Johnston's football team is sitting at 5-1 and ranked second in Iowa's Class 5A RPI, putting them firmly in the championship conversation with three regular-season weeks left. The statewide rankings show how Johnston stacks up against traditional powers like Southeast Polk, Ankeny, and Dowling, giving local fans a clear picture of the playoff race.
• Service 10/09/2026 10:30 am (kgloam.com) — A Johnston family is among those mourning Jean Ardis Hagen, a longtime Lake Mills resident remembered for her warmth, humor, and dedication to keeping relatives connected. Services and visitation are scheduled in Lake Mills later this week, with a livestream option for those, including Johnston-area relatives and friends, who cannot travel but wish to honor her life.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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