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Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • See where undefeated Clear Lake lands in this week's state poll
  • How a multi-state drug probe connects back to Clear Lake policing

Also on today's calendar: Introvert Book Club: The Art of Gathering and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Six area teams in Week 6 Radio Iowa High School Football Poll (1650thefan.com) — Clear Lake football fans can celebrate as the Lions are ranked No. 2 in Class 3A in the latest Radio Iowa poll, boasting a 5-0 record. The statewide rankings highlight how Clear Lake stacks up against top programs across Iowa, giving local supporters a clear sense of the team's growing postseason potential.
   

• Northern Iowa drug probe nets Clarion man on six felony charges, alleged multi-state trafficking operation (northiowatoday.com) — North Iowa law enforcement are investigating a multi-state drug trafficking operation that recently led to six felony charges against a Clarion man, while highlighting ongoing efforts against marijuana and THC movement into Iowa. Clear Lake police are noted for a prior marijuana-grow case, underscoring how local agencies, including those serving Clear Lake residents, remain active in larger narcotics investigations.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Mason City

  • CG Public Health adds rural walk-in clinics, extends hours (kaaltv.com)
  • Mason City man nabbed on second-offense OWI charge as five-year prison sentence looms (northiowatoday.com)
  • Hockey: Alexandria Blizzard secure opening-weekend split behind Carpenter's overtime winner (echopress.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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