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🌱 What Carlisle residents must do right now about their tap water

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Hi there, Carlisle! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Carlisle residents must do right now about their tap water
  • How Carlisle volleyball powered past Boone in straight sets

Also on today's calendar: Roseanna's Run.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents told to stop using water immediately in Carlisle (who13.com) — Carlisle residents are being told to stop using all water immediately after a major water main break began draining the city's system Wednesday afternoon. City officials say service disruptions are likely while crews locate and repair the break, and a boil advisory will follow once water service is restored, so plan ahead for drinking, cooking, and hygiene needs.
   

• Boone volleyball falls to Carlisle (kwbg.com) — Carlisle High School's volleyball team swept Boone in three sets at home, improving to 8-14 overall and 2-2 in Raccoon River Conference play. The match recap highlights Boone's individual stats, but for Carlisle fans it confirms the Wildcats' momentum heading into upcoming conference action and showcases the strength of their home-court performance.
   

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  • General Mills, Inc. posted a job opening for Flour Miller in Carlisle. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Des Moines

  • Man beaten in downtown Des Moines this summer died from head trauma, report shows (weareiowa.com)
  • Des Moines Water Works closes flood gates at Fleur Drive Treatment Plant (weareiowa.com)
  • More details on the future of Valley West Mall and the developer (kcci.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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