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Morning Johnston! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ludacris’ $100K gift could boost care for Johnston kids
  • Where Johnston wrestling lands in Iowa’s first dual team rankings

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Fog will lift this morning, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of morning fog, temps: high: 57, low: 34.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 36 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Ludacris Donates $100K To Boost Pediatric Medical Care (allhiphop.com) — Families in Johnston may notice new support for kids with special needs, thanks to ChildServe’s recently opened Adaptive Therapy Playground in town. A $100,000 donation from entertainer Ludacris will bolster the organization’s complex medical care programs statewide, including therapies and technology-assisted services that benefit children and young adults across central Iowa.
   

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• Dodger wrestlers ranked 13th (messengernews.net) — Johnston wrestling fans can see where their Dragons stack up in the first IHSAA dual team rankings, which place Johnston 17th in Class 3A. Fort Dodge leads local interest at 13th, with full listings across all three classes shaping upcoming regional assignments in early 2026.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Bodies of slain Iowa National Guard soldiers return to Iowa (ketv.com)

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  • First boys wrestling dual team rankings released (kgloam.com)

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Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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