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Iowa town plans special homecoming for girl who spent nearly two years in the hospital
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Jul 26, 20251:40Now PlayingAva Weitl spent more than 600 days in the hospital fighting for her life, receiving both kidney and heart transplants. When she was finally cleared to go home, her town in Iowa planned a very special homecoming. NBC News’ Adrienne Broaddus reports.
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