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🌱 Southeast Polk launches a new path away from juvenile court

Altoona, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Altoona! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Southeast Polk launches a new path away from juvenile court
  • Thanksgiving without the cooking: AJ's offers an Altoona option
  • Robinson prepares to open Altoona factory with about 200 jobs

Also on today's calendar: Music Bingo Night at Fireside Grille and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 43, low: 26.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southeast Polk program helps students avoid juvenile justice system (kcci.com) — Southeast Polk students in grades 5–12 have a new source of support aimed at keeping them out of juvenile court. HERD pairs students with mentors and personalized growth plans through a partnership with Altoona and Polk County. Family members, school employees and law enforcement officials can refer students.
   

2. 13 Iowa Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy A Thanksgiving Feast Without Spending All Day In The Kitchen (newsbreak.com) — Altoona residents looking to leave Thanksgiving cooking to someone else have a local option at AJ's Steakhouse inside Prairie Meadows. Its three-course holiday menu runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with turkey breast, prime rib or filet mignon among the choices. The statewide dining guide recommends booking ahead.
   

3. One massive automated cell transforms production at Robinson (thefabricator.com) — Robinson is interviewing and training workers for its new Altoona factory, which is scheduled to open Jan. 22 and employ about 200 people. The 623,000-square-foot facility is part of the manufacturer's expansion to meet surging demand for generators and other metal enclosures tied to data centers.
   

4. Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues (kcci.com) — An Altoona Git-N-Go is among the chain's locations listed for sale as the company closes underperforming stores and struggles with inventory shortages. In a Nov. 5 employee memo, the Des Moines-based company denied it was going out of business or had been sold, saying it was reorganizing.
   

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  • Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Theatre Team Member in Altoona. Apply here.
  • Green Hills AEA posted a job opening for Cook - Middle School in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

Ok Altoona! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altoona

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Altoona

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