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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Pottawattamie County proclaims Nov. 21 National Adoption Day

Plus, a Lewis Central goalkeeper picks her college and a $19,500 pitch contest.

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Adoption Day

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation recognizing Nov. 21 as . About 50 children in Iowa's , which covers nine southwest Iowa counties, are waiting for permanent families. KSOM

Thousands of children are waiting to be adopted

100,000+
children in U.S. foster care waiting to be adopted
880+
children in Iowa waiting to be adopted
50
children waiting in Iowa's Fourth Judicial District

Source: KSOM

Titans soccer

Lewis Central goalkeeper Kenzie Jones, a member of the Class of 2027, has committed to St. Ambrose University in Davenport. She appeared in eight matches and made three starts for the Titans' 12-8-1 team last spring. KMAland.com

Cash grain

In Council Bluffs on Tuesday, SIRE listed October corn at $4.21 and March corn at $4.44. Bunge listed October beans at $11.69 and March beans at $12.06. KSOM

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Ever heard of blessing apple trees? At Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, the public is invited to join the Ditmars family in a tradition of wassailing, protecting the orchard and asking for the blessing of a successful crop next season. It's the 7th annual one, happens Saturday, Nov. 7, and it's free. Here's to a good harvest.

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Pottawattamie County proclaims Nov. 21 National Adoption Day

Plus, a Lewis Central goalkeeper picks her college and a $19,500 pitch contest.

The TLDR

  1. Pottawattamie County recognizes Nov. 21 as National Adoption Day
  2. Lewis Central goalkeeper Kenzie Jones commits to St. Ambrose
  3. Tuesday's cash grain bids, including Council Bluffs
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