🌱 What’s next for Fort Madison’s Chamber after Savanna Collier steps down?

Hello Fort Madison! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What’s next for Fort Madison’s Chamber after Savanna Collier steps down?
• How can the Bloodhounds bounce back after Mount Pleasant’s big win?

Also on today's calendar: Geri-Fit Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
• Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 45.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Collier stepping down at Chamber (pencitycurrent.com) — Fort Madison’s business community is preparing for change as Chamber Executive Director Savanna Collier steps down after nine years of leading local events, business support, and major organizational transitions. She’ll stay through Oct. 23 to help implement a new staffing structure, while the board adds an Events & Communications role and begins searching for her successor.
   

• Mt. Pleasant pulls away in second half (pencitycurrent.com) — Fort Madison football fans saw a tough 45-10 road loss at Mount Pleasant, where the Bloodhounds struggled with tackling and pass coverage despite a solid rushing night from Moses Thacher. Coach Derek Doherty emphasized getting back to basics and says the team still has plenty to play for, with a chance to rebound next Friday at Fairfield.
   

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📸 Around Fort Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4

• Sunday Church Services →
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2193 Old Denmark Road, Ft Madison
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4

• Iowa United - Coach Darnell →
  Fort Madison, IA Calendar, 23rd Street and Avenue G, Fort Madison
  11:00 am
• Iowa United 12U - Coach Darnell →
  Fort Madison, IA Calendar, 23rd Street and Avenue G, Fort Madison
  1:00 pm
• Indians - Coach Cannon →
  Fort Madison, IA Calendar, 37th Street and Avenue L, Fort Madison
  3:00 pm

Monday October 5

• Geri-Fit Class →
  Fort Madison IA
  10:00 am
• Minecraft Monday →
  Fort Madison IA
  3:30 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Geri-Fit →
  Fort Madison IA
  10:00 am

Wednesday October 7

• Pre-School and Toddler Story Hour →
  Fort Madison IA
  9:30 am
• Teen Craft and Snack →
  Fort Madison IA
  3:30 pm

Thursday October 8

• Geri-fit →
  Fort Madison IA
  10:00 am
• Thursday Crafternoon →
  Fort Madison IA
  3:00 pm

Friday October 9

• High School Volunteer Hours →
  Fort Madison IA
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Conagra Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Continuous Improvement Manager (FI) in Fort Madison. Apply here.
• American Cruise Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Pastry Chef in Fort Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Madison here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Keokuk

• Community Action of Southeast Iowa is changing (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
• Charles Kent 'Chuck' Herdrich, age 76 (kttn.com)
• Edward Eugene Loring (mississippivalleypublishing.com)

West Burlington

• Coaches Corner for October 2nd: Danielle Lopez, DMACC Volleyball (kwbg.com)

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Ok Fort Madison! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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