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Recent events in Iowa on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, included significant infrastructure damage and local sports. In Persia, storms caused a section of roadway along 296th Street to be washed away. Meanwhile, in Boys Town, a high school football game took place featuring Elkhorn Mt. Michael and Boys Town. During the contest, Nate Oldehoeft, wearing number six for Elkhorn Mt. Michael, attempted to tackle Shawn Lewis, number two for the Boys Town team.