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🌱 Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and 10 more events
And check out Monticello at Anamosa on the Anamosa Patch calendar
Good morning to you Anamosa! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Monticello at Anamosa
- Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off at Lawrence Community Center
- Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📸 Around Anamosa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Anamosa
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★ Featured events ★
- Monticello at Anamosa →
209 Sadie St, Anamosa High School, Anamosa
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off →
Lawrence Community Center, 600 E. Main Street, Anamosa
9:00 pm - Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk →
Anamosa IA - Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off →
203 E. Main St., Anamosa
8:00 am - Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off →
Lawrence Community Center, 600 E. Main Street, Anamosa
9:00 am - TBD Tuesdays →
600 E. First St., Anamosa
3:30 pm - Movers & Shakers at Wapsipinicon State Park! →
21301 County Road E34, Anamosa
10:30 am - Repertoire Readers Book Club →
600 E. First St., Anamosa
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Anamosa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ART-ober Drawing Contest →
Monticello IA
3:00 pm - Buti Yoga Class →
766 N Maple St, Monticello
7:00 pm - Monticello IA Main Street - Board Meeting →
101 E 1st Street, Monticello
7:00 am - Learn to Play, Mahjong! →
766 N Maple St, Monticello
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Legacy Healthcare posted a job opening for Cook in Lisbon. Apply here.
- Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Food Service Manager in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anamosa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marion
- Linn-Mar senior uses music to connect generations and cultures (kcrg.com)
- WPU Rallies to Force Fifth Set, Denied Reverse Sweep of Clarke (oskynews.org)
- The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions (wwno.org)
Hiawatha
- Eastern Iowa food bank leaders meet with lawmakers in HACAP tour (kcrg.com)
Ok Anamosa! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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