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🌱 Could that “bank” call to your Alton home be a scam?

Hello Alton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could that “bank” call to your Alton home be a scam?

Also on today's calendar: Bingo Night.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 27.
  • Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• American State Bank Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Customers (kiwaradio.com) — Residents who bank at American State Bank’s Alton branch are being warned about phone scammers who spoof the bank’s number and try to obtain sensitive information. If a call seems suspicious, hang up and call your local branch directly using a trusted number, especially if it comes outside normal business hours.
   

📸 Around Alton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alton

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday April 21
  • BLS-Full Provider
    Orange City Downtown Campus, 400 Central Ave NW, Orange City
    5:00 pm

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📣 Alton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Volunteer Substitute Teacher in Orange City. Apply here.
  • Sekisui Aerospace Corporation posted a job opening for Machinist (2nd Shift) in Orange City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange City

  • E-scooter rider injured in single vehicle crash (ktiv.com)
  • Le Mars city official honored by state group (nwestiowa.com)
  • Plymouth County Fair awarded Paint Iowa Beautiful grant (nwestiowa.com)

Sioux Center

  • Sioux Center man sentenced for multiple charges connected to apartment fire (ktiv.com)
  • State Library Commission Seeks Attorney General Guidance After Sioux Center Policy Debate (kiwaradio.com)

Ok Alton! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.