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Hiawatha, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min readHello again Hiawatha! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new stormwater pond could change Fay M. Clark Park
- What police say caused the crash at Blairs Ferry and Feather Ridge
- Want to spend a weekend exploring spirituality and nature in Hiawatha?
Also on today's calendar: Expressive Arts.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
- Friday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa announces water quality projects in Belle Plaine, Hiawatha, Humboldt and Sioux Center (kcci.com) — Hiawatha is set to receive $395,000 from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to build a new stormwater pond at Fay M. Clark Memorial Park, improving drainage for an 83-acre urban area. The project is designed to reduce runoff, enhance water quality, and add amenities like urban fishing and better ADA access, while similar water-quality efforts roll out in Belle Plaine, Humboldt, and Sioux Center. 
• Two in the hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hiawatha (cbs2iowa.com) — Two drivers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Blairs Ferry Road and Feather Ridge Road in Hiawatha. Police say a Nissan Rogue turning onto Blairs Ferry failed to yield and collided with a westbound Dodge Dart, sending the Rogue into a ditch. The Rogue’s driver, Jean Figaro, was cited for traffic-related offenses.
• ‘Loving the Wild' Prairiewoods event invites participants to experience the world as sacred (homegrowniowan.com) — Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha is hosting its “Loving the Wild: Earth Centering Our Spirituality” retreat May 15–17, inviting locals to explore ecology-focused Christian spirituality through talks, discussion, and contemplative practices. Led by theologian and pastor Rev. Dr. Lisa Dahill, the gathering offers in-person and Zoom options and aims to help participants reconnect with the natural world, community, and their own spiritual lives.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Varsity Boys Tennis - South Tama County vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Tennis Courts
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Varsity Girls Track & Field - State Qualifying Meet Class 3A Region
Marion Independent School District Central Dewitt High School
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Varsity Boys Track & Field - 3A State Qualifying Meet
Marion Independent School District Central Dewitt High School
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Junior Varsity Boys Tennis - South Tama County vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Tennis Courts
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Middle School Girls Soccer - Center Point-Urbana vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion High School Soccer Field
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Boys Soccer - Marion vs Iowa City West
Marion Independent School District Iowa City West High School
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Speech Showcase
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Performing Arts Center
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Middle School Boys Soccer - Center Point-Urbana vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion High School Soccer Field
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Varsity Boys Soccer - Pleasant Valley vs Marion
Marion Stadium, Marion High School, Marion
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Main Street Iowa celebrates 40 years, honors communities and leaders (swiowanewssource.com)
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- Cedar Rapids Marathon course set, USATF certified (cbs2iowa.com)
- Free meals, services available to those in need in Cedar Rapids at The Salvation Army (cbs2iowa.com)
- Iowa church shares story of how solar slashed its utility bills by over 80% (thecooldown.com)
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