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🌱 Why Fairfax’s city administrator quit after just eight turbulent months
Coffee in hand, Fairfax? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Fairfax’s city administrator quit after just eight turbulent months
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 77 and low of 35 degrees.
- Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 31.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 54 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How a meme helped lead the Fairfax City Administrator to resign (kcrg.com) — Fairfax’s city administrator, Chris Philipps, has resigned after just eight months, following tensions with Mayor Jo Ann Beer and several council members. Council documents describe allegations of a hostile work environment, complaints to the Linn County Sheriff, and fallout from the earlier removal and temporary rehiring of the longtime city clerk. The city is finalizing a separation agreement and has not set plans to replace Philipps. 
📸 Around Fairfax
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Soccer: Marion vs Benton (Junior Varsity)
Benton Community High School , Practice Field , Norway
5:00 pm -
Boys Soccer: Marion vs Benton (Varsity)
Benton Community High School
5:00 pm -
WINE Temperature Educational Experience - Fireside Amana
Fireside Winery in the Village , 4402 220th Trail , Amana
6:00 pm -
Boys Soccer: Marion vs Benton (Junior Varsity)
Benton Community High School , Practice Field , Norway
6:30 pm -
Girls Soccer: Marion vs Benton (Varsity)
Benton Community High School
6:45 pm -
Paws to Read
Hiawatha Public Library , 150 W Willman St , Hiawatha
10:30 am -
Jarrod Hogan Acoustic: Shuey's - Cedar Rapids, IA (7:00 pm)
Shuey's , 1158 Club Rd NE , Cedar Rapids
7:00 pm -
District Meeting
Pearl Street Social Club , 110 Pearl St , Shellsburg
2:00 pm -
Thespian Banquet
Tara Hills Country Club
6:00 pm -
Facility Usage - Atkins
Atkins Elementary School , Atkins Elementary Gym , Atkins
6:15 pm -
Esports: Esports (Varsity)
Benton Community High School
4:00 pm -
Girls Golf: WaMaC Girls Golf Triangular (Junior Varsity)
Pin Oak Pub & Links
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Cedar Rapids. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Cedar Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfax here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids 1st Street bridges to reopen Friday after two-year construction project (kcrg.com)
- Cedar Rapids issues boil water advisory after main ruptures near Mt. Vernon Road (kwwl.com)
- Sewer line work causes domino effect of issues at Cedar Rapids high school (kcrg.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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