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Hiawatha, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Hiawatha! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did two mischievous Hiawatha cats land in a statewide contest?
Also on today's calendar: Metta Yoga – Chair and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Group 1: These cats are all vying to be crowned the cutest in Iowa (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Two snack-loving cats from Hiawatha are among dozens of pets competing in a statewide “cutest cat in Iowa” contest, charming their humans by hunting for unattended treats and soaking up sunshine. The feature showcases cats from all over Iowa, but Hiawatha’s Baby and Cricket stand out for their bug-chasing, cuddling, and mischief close to home. 
📸 Around Hiawatha
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Barnyard Boogie (On the Farm) →
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
10:00 am
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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Metta Yoga – Chair →
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, 120 E Boyson Road, Hiawatha
10:45 am -
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library →
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
5:00 pm -
Hiawatha Comic Book Club →
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
7:00 pm -
Elvis in Person →
Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
7:30 pm -
K-Pop Demon Huntress Story Time & Singalong →
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
10:00 am -
Donation Day →
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
10:00 am -
Hiawatha Farmers Market →
Guthridge Park, Hiawatha Park, 704 Emmons St, Hiawatha
10:00 am
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
📣 Hiawatha Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Rooted: Labor, Land, & Legacy →
African American Museum Of Iowa, 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Chess Club →
Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
5:30 pm -
Weekly FREE Trivia at NewBo City Market →
NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
6:00 pm -
Genealogy Junkies →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave, Marion
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🎨⚽🎯 Tuesday is packed with fun in Greene Square!
Start your morning with Picasso in the Park and Sports in the Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., then come back in the evening for Family NERF® Night from 5… (Nextdoor ) - 🫖🧵 Step back in time at Mrs.
Harris' Domestic Academy! Kids will experience life in the 1890s while learning sewing basics, handwriting, manners, games and more during this… (Nextdoor )
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
- UnityPoint Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper I in Cedar Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hiawatha here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marion
- We the People: Marion mansion's new owner says he saved it from demolition (kcrg.com)
Cedar Rapids
- Second Cedar Rapids animal control employee sues city (kcrg.com)
- Rexel USA Acquires DEE Electronics (edisonreport.com)
- Iowa corn silking jumps ahead following hot, dry week (kcrg.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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