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Good day Boone! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How to make the most of Boone's Scenic Valley Railroad visit
  • What Boone County deputies handled during a busy early-September week
  • How Boone's girls swim team powered to a dominant Lincoln Invite win

Also on today's calendar: BONUS! Stitch Night and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Few People Know About This Overlooked Iowa Railroad Museum Packed With Hundreds Of Artifacts (newsbreak.com) — Right in Boone, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum offer locals vintage train rides, a towering river trestle, and a depot packed with hands-on rail history. The guide explains how to plan your visit, from choosing cars and booking dinner trains to timing family-friendly events like Day Out With Thomas and seasonal excursions.
   

2. Sheriff's Report 8/31/26 – 9/6/26 (kwbg.com) — Boone County residents can now see a detailed rundown of sheriff's calls from August 31 to September 6, including crashes, scams, reckless driving, medical assists, and several arrests. The report highlights where deputies were busiest across county roads and nearby towns, helping locals understand recent safety issues and enforcement activity close to home.
   

3. Boone girls' swimming wins Lincoln Invite (kwbg.com) — Boone swimmers just dominated the Lincoln Invite in Des Moines, winning eight events and the overall team title while showing off growing depth across relays and individual races. Led by standout performances from Aleah Karolus, Ellie and Kilee Hughes, and Avery Howie, the Toreadors now turn quickly to their next meet Tuesday at Grinnell College Natatorium.
   

4. Ag Matters: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Backyard Flock in Boone County (kchanews.com) — A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a multi-species backyard flock in Boone County, and state officials are urging all local poultry owners to tighten biosecurity. Residents are reminded that eggs and poultry remain safe when properly cooked, and that any sick birds or unusual deaths should be reported quickly to veterinarians and state agriculture officials.
   

5. Farm Dog Launches to Put a 'Trusted Ear' Within Reach of Every Farmer (americanagnetwork.com) — A new mental health nonprofit called Farm Dog has launched in Boone to connect farmers with a "trusted ear" before stress becomes a crisis. Introduced at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, the group offers funded professional support, apparel that quietly signals help is available, and an online pathway so local farm families can more easily reach trained listeners.
   

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  • Pizza Ranch Boone posted a job opening for Full Time Pizza Cook in Boone. Apply here.
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Ok Boone! 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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