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๐ŸŒฑ Coffee Corner and 10 more events

Dickens, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Coffee Corner at Ruthven Public Library

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Friday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 46 degrees. ๐ŸŒถ Hot!

๐Ÿ“ธ Around Dickens

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Dickens

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๐Ÿ“ฃ Dickens Shout Outs!

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Little League Pictures
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    4:30 pm
  • RA Senior Awards Night
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    5:00 pm
  • GT Senior Awards Night
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    6:00 pm
  • G-T Senior Awards
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Boys Track & Field: 1A State Qualifying Meet (Varsity)
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Track & Field: State Qualifying Meet Class 1A Region 9 at Sai
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    4:00 pm
  • Boys Soccer: Spencer vs Sioux City North (Junior Varsity)
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    5:00 pm
  • Boys Soccer: Spencer vs Sioux City North (Varsity)
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    6:30 pm
  • Friday May 15
  • Midwest Event Promotion โ€“ Gun Show โ†’
    Clay County Fair & Events Center, 800 W 18th St, Spencer
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Track & Field: Twin Lakes Conference JH Meet (Junior High)
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    4:15 pm
  • Boys Track & Field: Twin Lakes Conference JH Meet (Junior High)
    Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District Ruthven, IA 51358
    4:15 pm

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ruthven Community Care Center posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Ruthven. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for AssistantManager in Spencer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dickens here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Spencer

Okoboji

Spirit Lake

  • Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Moratorium For Data Collection, Bit Coin & Solar/Battery Storage On 4-1 Vote (exploreokoboji.com)
  • Some Heavily Traveled Roads In The Iowa Great Lakes Will Close To Traffic Starting This Week For Various Projects (exploreokoboji.com)
  • Four who served in the 'Forgotten War' (srperspective.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dickens

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dickens

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.