🌱 How a Clay County orchard is putting Iola-grown pawpaws on plates
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Clay County orchard is putting Iola-grown pawpaws on plates
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Area pawpaw, pepper farms supplying Mattoon's Alamo (jg-tc.com) — A pawpaw orchard near Iola in Clay County is supplying fresh fruit to Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon in Mattoon for its September menu specials, putting local produce in the spotlight. The story also highlights a Mattoon pepper grower whose unique varieties are featured at the restaurant, showcasing how small regional farms are connecting directly with area diners. 
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Altamont
- Teutopolis Blanks St. Anthony In Soccer, Altamont Scrimmages - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
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Effingham
- Park Board Reviews Plans for New Restrooms - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
- Taylorville Defense Shines in Rivalry Win Over Effingham (taylorvilledailynews.com)
- Alumni Lead Community STEM Night at Effingham Technology Center (lakelandcollege.edu)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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