Community Corner
🌱 What kept Boone County deputies busiest during last week’s calls?
Coming up: Music, Movement, and Play on the Boone Patch calendar
Hello again Boone! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What kept Boone County deputies busiest during last week's calls?
- How dominant was Boone's latest girls' swim victory in Grinnell?
Also on today's calendar: Ericson Public Library 125th Celebration and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sheriff's Report 9/14/26 – 9/20/26 (kwbg.com) — Boone County residents can see a detailed breakdown of sheriff's calls from September 14–20, including traffic hazards, reckless driving, medical assists, and several arrests that led to bookings at the Boone County Jail. The report lists times and locations across Boone, Ogden, Woodward, Boxholm, and rural roads, offering a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity in the area. 
• Boone girls' swimming beats Williamsburg, Grinnell (kwbg.com) — Boone's girls' swim team continued its strong season by defeating Grinnell and Williamsburg, piling up wins in multiple individual events and both freestyle relays. Coach Chris Mann praised the team's depth and highlighted standout swims, including a big time drop in the 500-yard freestyle, as the Toreadors improved to 22-2 overall with another meet coming up.
📸 Around Boone
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boone
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★ Featured events ★
- Music, Movement, and Play →
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10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Ericson Public Library 125th Celebration →
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5:00 pm - Shaping the Future of Place →
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6:00 pm - Writer's Group →
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9:30 am - Saturday Storytime With Ronda →
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10:00 am - Mindful Monday - Grief with Arthur Brooks →
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7:00 pm - Tween & Teen Snack Attack! →
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4:00 pm - Understanding Addiction & Recovery →
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6:00 pm - Storytime →
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10:00 am - Stitch Night →
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6:00 pm - Prepping for Uni →
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6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Boone Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wise (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) Program at the Library
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Ames. Apply here.
- Compass Group posted a job opening for Prep Cook (Training Table) in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boone here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ogden
- Coaches Corner for September 29th: Ryan Kobliska, Ogden Cross Country (kwbg.com)
- Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District, September 29, 2026 (kwbg.com)
Madrid
- Blue Chip Tight End Recruit Includes Tennessee Football in Top Schools List (rockytopinsider.com)
Ames
- James Place Apartments, 4733 Toronto Street, Ames, IA, 50014 (cbre.com)
- Ames marks Fire Prevention Week with battery safety education, open house (iowastatedaily.com)
- Iowa Baptist executive Tim Lubinus to begin new ministry assignment (thebaptistpaper.org)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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