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Hello Burlington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for a gripping, emotionally intense night at Burlington's Players Workshop?
  • See how Burlington's seniors powered a dominant volleyball Senior Night sweep
  • How Burlington residents can support domestic violence survivors this October.

Also on today's calendar: Fruitful Conversations Language Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. "Angel Street" showcases powerful performances on the Players Workshop stage (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — A new Players Workshop production of "Angel Street (Gaslight)" opens this weekend at the theater on Grove Street in Burlington, offering intense performances and a thoughtful trigger warning for those affected by gaslighting or domestic violence. With evening and matinee shows through Oct. 11, the cast and crew pair gripping drama with resources and support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
   

2. Prep volleyball: BHS celebrates Senior Night with sweep of Mount Pleasant (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Burlington High School's volleyball team gave local fans a strong Senior Night, sweeping conference rival Mount Pleasant in straight sets on Don Gibbs Court at Johannsen Gymnasium. With seniors leading in kills, digs, and aces, BHS improved to 18-11 overall and 5-0 in the Southeast Conference, heading next into the conference tournament at Fairfield.
   

3. Area events slated for domestic violence month (pencitycurrent.com) — Burlington residents can join Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, including a Shop for Safety donation drive at local Hy-Vee and Fareway stores on October 9 and a Clothesline Project display in town on October 13. Organized by DVIP/RVAP, these activities support victim-survivors across southeast Iowa and highlight ways locals can donate supplies, learn more, and stand in solidarity.
   

4. Southeastern Iowa residents, leaders welcome potential economic impact of steel plant (wqad.com) — A massive new Mesabi Metallics steel plant in nearby Wever is expected to bring thousands of construction jobs and 1,750 permanent positions to southeast Iowa, with Burlington residents likely filling many of them. Burlington Mayor Jon Billups says the project rewards the region's strong workforce reputation and could boost local housing, families staying in the area, and broader economic activity for years to come.
   

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-- 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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