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🌱 Puzzle Guzzle Night and 10 more events

Make time for DJ Trivia on the Altoona Patch calendar

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What's up Altoona! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • DJ Trivia at Sam's Bar & Grill
  • Puzzle Guzzle Night at Brightside Aleworks
  • Pub Trivia Night at Fireside Grille at Fireside Grille

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with heavy rain, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday September 29
  • DJ Trivia →
    Sam's Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing this dog.
    I've called the police and reported the dog missing. (Nextdoor Old Town)
  • Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Lead Guest Services Team Member in Altoona. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ankeny

  • New brain health rooms aim to help Ankeny students with mental health challenges (who13.com)
  • Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 20-26 (desmoinesregister.com)

Des Moines

  • Iowa Latino Heritage Festival celebrates culture and community in Des Moines (kcci.com)
  • 3 people face charges after separate overnight pursuits in Des Moines (weareiowa.com)
  • From Iowa superstar to signature shoe: Caitlin Clark's Nike 'Caitlin 1' (who13.com)

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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