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- How high could the Iowa River rise at Wapello this weekend?
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 41.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Flood Warnings Issued for Area with Continued Rainfall (kciiradio.com) — Flood warnings are in effect for the Iowa River at Wapello, where levels are expected to crest near 24.9 feet by Sunday evening, above the 21-foot flood stage. Residents should be prepared for minor flooding and possible impacts to nearby agricultural land and secondary roads, as continued heavy rain affects rivers across the region. 
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Boys Cross Country: Mediapolis Invitational (Junior High)
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Girls Cross Country: Mediapolis Invitational (Junior High)
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Girls Cross Country: Mediapolis Invitational (Varsity)
Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club
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Mediapolis
- Huskies swept 3 times in SEISC tourney (thenews-ia.com)
Muscatine
- Muscatine Seeks Residents for City Boards and Commissions (voiceofmuscatine.com)
- Muscatine Police K9 Six to Receive Protective Vest (voiceofmuscatine.com)
- Muscatine Rotary Puts Service Above Self With Diaper Drive, Polio Walk (voiceofmuscatine.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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