Community Corner
🌱 Charles City says goodbye to 94-year-old Jacqueline “Jackie” Ritter Saturday
And on the Charles City Patch calendar - Coffee and Cards @Ionia Community Library
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In today's newsletter:
- Charles City says goodbye to 94-year-old Jacqueline "Jackie" Ritter Saturday
- Charles City says goodbye to longtime Oliver and White Farm worker
- Charles City mourns the passing of Edward "Ed" Cajthaml
Also on today's calendar: Adult Outreach at Chautauqua and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
- Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jacqueline 'Jackie' Ritter, 94, of Charles City (kchanews.com) — A longtime Charles City resident, Jacqueline "Jackie" Ritter, has died at 94, with her funeral Mass set for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in town. Friends and neighbors are invited to morning visitation at the church, and the family suggests memorials to Immaculate Conception or the Colwell Fire Department. 
2. Patricia Ann Balk (charlescitypress.com) — A 93-year-old Charles City resident, Patricia Ann Balk, has passed away, and local arrangements are being handled by Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home on South Main Street. A private graveside service will be held later, and friends and neighbors are invited to share memories and condolences through the funeral home's online Tribute Wall. Her long career at the Oliver and White Farm plants in Charles City is warmly remembered.
3. Edward Louis Cajthaml (charlescitypress.com) — Charles City is mourning the loss of 78-year-old Edward "Ed" Cajthaml, who died at home on September 25 with his family present. Honoring his wishes, no services are planned, but friends can share condolences through Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home on South Main Street in Charles City.
4. Floyd County backs sheriff's $32,000 safety equipment project, approves bridge work and reviews county finances (northiowatoday.com) — Floyd County supervisors in Charles City have backed a $32,000 project to buy new ballistic protection for deputies and certified results of the recent Charles City Community School District special election. They also advanced bridge work, reviewed county finances, and handled routine claims and tax matters that shape local services around Charles City.
5. Iowa Supreme Court rolls out new required forms for Iowans seeking name changes (northiowatoday.com) — New mandatory court forms will soon simplify how Iowans legally change their names, which could help Charles City residents who file without an attorney. The article also notes a recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for a new cancer treatment center at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, highlighting another recent court decision affecting local health care.
📸 Around Charles City
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Ionia Community Library, 101 W Iowa St, Ionia
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Adult Outreach at Chautauqua →
Charles City Public Library, 910 Clark Street, Charles City
9:00 am - Get Knotty →
Charles City Public Library, 910 Clark Street, Charles City
3:45 pm - City Council Planning Session →
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6:00 pm - Utility Bills Due →
Charles City, IA Calendar, 900 Clark Street, Charles City - Stories and More →
Charles City Public Library, 910 Clark Street, Charles City
10:15 am - Mahjong →
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1:00 pm - Chair Yoga →
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10:00 am - Free Community Meal →
Messiah Food Pantry, 102 N Main St, Charles City
5:30 pm - Brush Pickup →
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Charles City, IA Calendar, 900 Clark Street, Charles City
6:00 pm - Delinquent Notices →
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Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Charles City Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Charles City. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Charles City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charles City here.
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-- 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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