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Fairfax, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Fairfax! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See when Fairfax USA Days and the Big Boy Train happen
  • Fairfax student earns prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor at Luther College

Also on today's calendar: Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Check Out a Huge List of June 2026 Events Across Eastern Iowa & Beyond (koel.com) — June is packed with things to do across Eastern Iowa, including Fairfax’s own Big Boy Train visit and Fairfax USA Days celebration. The roundup highlights dozens of festivals, concerts, markets, and family events throughout the region, giving Fairfax residents plenty of options for day trips and local fun all month long.
   

• Phi Beta Kappa inducts 23 students (luther.edu) — A Luther College student from Fairfax Elizabeth Husemann, has been inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She joins 22 other high-achieving students recognized for their academic excellence and character at the May 23 ceremony on the Decorah campus.
   

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  • Kirkwood Community College posted a job opening for Custodian (Part Time) in Cedar Rapids. Apply here.
  • St. Ambrose University posted a job opening for Custodian-Mount Mercy University Campus in Cedar Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfax here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Rapids

  • Theatre Cedar Rapids launches $9.5M campaign, with $7.7M raised and $1.8M to go (cbs2iowa.com)
  • Morgan Valley power plant opponents voice concerns to Cedar Rapids City Council (homegrowniowan.com)
  • Cedar Rapids man arrested in child prostitution sting (kcrg.com)

Hiawatha

Ok Fairfax! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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