🌱 Meet Iowa author Julie Sunne at Grinnell’s Stepping Stones Saturday

Morning Grinnell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet Iowa author Julie Sunne at Grinnell’s Stepping Stones Saturday
• Two Grinnell women charged after Seventh Avenue altercation
• Burlington volleyball standout earns conference’s top honor

Also on today's calendar: Bookin' It at the Drake and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 32 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy and cooler, temps: high: 40, low: 27.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. News briefs: Sand launches transition website (hometowncurrent.com) — Iowa author Julie Sunne will sign her devotionals at Stepping Stones, 907 Main Street in Grinnell, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features her new gratitude journal, “Thankful,” alongside “Sometimes I Forget.” Visitors can buy books there or bring their own copies for signing.
   

2. Cases filed in Poweshiek County District Court Nov. 2 (hometowncurrent.com) — Two Grinnell women face charges stemming from a Nov. 3 altercation at a Seventh Avenue home. Court complaints allege Roni Jo Hobbs entered through a window and fought with Chelsea Jo McCurry, who allegedly later broke a window after being locked out. Hobbs faces first-degree burglary charges, while McCurry faces second-degree criminal mischief charges.
   

3. Prep volleyball: Burlington's Meilah Ertz named SEC Player of the Year (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Burlington senior Meilah Ertz earned Southeast Conference volleyball Player of the Year honors after a season that included a five-set win at Grinnell. The Grayhounds went unbeaten in conference play and finished 28-13, with Ertz among three Burlington players selected to the all-conference first team.
   

4. Donna Faye Swarthout (newtondailynews.com) — Donna Faye Swarthout, a Grinnell native and Grinnell High School graduate, died Nov. 6 at her Newton home at 78. She married Jack Swarthout in Grinnell in 1966 and devoted her life to caring for their family. Her funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at Pence-Reese Funeral Home, with visitation one hour beforehand.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grinnell

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 12

• Teen Time: Gaming →
  Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• GC Football
  Grinnell High School TT Cranny Field
  5:30 pm
• Bookin' It at the Drake →
  Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Luther Football Tailgate with President Chamberlain →
  1133 Broad Street, Grinnell
  11:00 am
• Bob Ross Painting Class →
  Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
  12:00 pm

Monday November 16

• Finance Committee →
  Grinnell, IA Calendar
  8:00 am
• Public Works or Grounds Committee →
  Grinnell, IA Calendar
  4:45 pm
• Public Safety Committee →
  Grinnell, IA Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Planning Committee →
  Grinnell, IA Calendar
  6:15 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Grinnell, IA Calendar
  7:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• Book Babies →
  Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
  10:30 am
• Tue-do-sday →
  Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell
  3:30 pm

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Ok Grinnell! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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