🌱 Patch AM: How did Noblesville’s young readers boost IREAD scores so much?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Noblesville's young readers boost IREAD scores so much?
• What Noblesville residents should know about the extended flood emergency
• What will Noblesville's $50 million police headquarters actually include?

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunlit; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Noblesville Schools' IREAD pass rate increases (youarecurrent.com) — Noblesville Schools' third-graders posted a strong 92% pass rate on the 2026 IREAD exam, up from 88.6% the year before, according to state data. Local lawmakers, including Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler of Noblesville, highlight rising scores and increased state K‑12 funding, while more detailed school-by-school results and ILEARN scores are still to come.
   

• Hamilton County extends disaster emergency, lifts White River travel ban (wrtv.com) — Noblesville's stretch of the White River is back open for recreation, but Hamilton County has extended its disaster emergency through Sept. 3 as neighborhoods keep cleaning up record flooding near Logan Street Bridge. Officials say water quality has returned to pre-flood levels, yet warn of hidden debris while they pursue state and federal recovery aid.
   

• Police departments use new facilities to increase public safety, officer retention (fox59.com) — Noblesville is moving ahead with a $50 million, 59,000‑square‑foot police headquarters, more than triple the size of the current building, to keep pace with growth and public safety needs. The story compares Noblesville's project with similar upgrades in Westfield and Indianapolis, all aimed at improving officer retention and modern policing capabilities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• PTO Pizza with Pals
  Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
  5:30 pm
• Jams at the Junction | Jai Baker Trio →
  Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Alexander Camp →
  Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive, 409 W Jackson St, Cicero
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
  Amos Butler Audubon Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
  9:00 am
Monday August 31
• Fitness in the Park - JETSET Pilates →
  Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• 3-5 Meet the Teacher
  Prairie Trace Elementary 14200 N. River Road , Carmel, IN 46033
  5:00 pm
• FES PTO Roller Cave Event
  Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Westfield Farmers Market →
  Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
  5:00 pm
• Evening Creek Stomps →
  Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• AGES Band: Kimblewick →
  Kimblewick by Del Webb- 55+ Retirement Community, 2630 Lord Murphy Dr, Westfield
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Smoky's Concession Stand (Duo with Alex Camp) →
  Smoky's Concession Stand, 732 Main St, Lapel
  6:00 pm
• Field Brewing Company →
  Field Brewing, 303 E Main St, Westfield
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• WATER SOFTENER not regenerating....
  I had not put salt in my softener for months and now I have. I pushed regenerate and never hear it going...any ideas? (Nextdoor Lakes at Prairie Crossing)
• Anyone have a good electrician to fix some problems with outlets not working.
  It also is affecting my ac. Have already checked breakers and gfci resets. (Nextdoor Sagamore)

• Gardant Management Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper- 1st shift in Noblesville. Apply here.
• Emler Swim School posted a job opening for Guest Experience Team Member - Noblesville, IN in Noblesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Noblesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fishers

• Fishers 2027 budget revenue outlook strong, consultant says (larryinfishers.com)
• Young, versatile performers highlight Fishers Blues Fest (youarecurrent.com)
• Consultant to Hamilton County nonprofits: Individual donors, not grants, pay the bills (larryinfishers.com)

Cicero

• Suit alleges Lafayette diocesan priest groomed girl for years (jconline.com)

Westfield

• Westfield Washington Schools superintendent details referendum plan ahead of Election Day (youarecurrent.com)

Ok Noblesville! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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