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Spotted on the Hills calendar: Snarky Puppy

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Snarky Puppy at Hancher Auditorium
  • Iowa City Train Show
  • Celebrate our Country's 250th at Kalona Historical Village

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday October 12
  • Snarky Puppy →
    Hancher Auditorium, 141 Park Rd, Iowa City
    7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join us for a fall prairie walk at the Historic Poor Farm at 4 p.
    m. on Wednesday, October 7. Enjoy a 1.5-mile hike led by Johnson County Conservation staff through the Historic Poor Farm's natural areas. We will… (Nextdoor )
  • We're looking for a volunteer to join our Zoning Board of Adjustment.
    Qualified applicants must be eligible electors who reside in the unincorporated area of Johnson County. Duties include interpreting zoning… (Nextdoor )
  • University of Iowa posted a job opening for Admin Services Specialist - Internal Medicine Administration in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • Village Inn Family Restaurant posted a job opening for Expeditor in Iowa City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Iowa City

  • Caitlin Clark to reveal new signature shoe in Iowa City (1630kcjj.com)
  • Rally planned to demand release of Ivory Coast national detained by ICE (1630kcjj.com)
  • DVIP/RVAP events planned in Iowa City, Washington for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (cbs2iowa.com)

Coralville

  • Coralville sues University of Iowa Health Care, alleging breach of contract (kcrg.com)

Ok Hills! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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