🌱 What police have revealed so far about Indianola’s deadly juvenile crash.

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In today's newsletter:

• What police have revealed so far about Indianola's deadly juvenile crash.
• What investigators say about the fatal teen crash on West 18th Place.
• See where Indianola stands among Iowa's last unbeaten football teams.

Also on today's calendar: Stretch & Strength Exercise and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with heavy rain, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
• Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Child pedestrian killed in Iowa vehicle crash (northiowatoday.com) — Indianola residents are reeling after a juvenile pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in the 400 block of West 18th Place, despite bystanders and first responders performing CPR and calling LifeFlight. Police say both the victim and driver are juveniles, and the Iowa State Patrol has taken over the still‑ongoing investigation.
   

• KXEL Morning News for Tue. Sep. 29, 2026 (kxel.com) — A 17-year-old pedestrian from Indianola was struck by a vehicle on West 18th Place Sunday and died at the scene despite extensive lifesaving efforts. State Patrol is investigating how the crash happened, and authorities have not yet released the teen's name or said whether any charges are expected.
   

• Friday Night Hype: Unbeaten Iowa high school football teams heading into Week 6 (kcci.com) — Indianola football fans can take pride as their team appears among Iowa's unbeaten squads heading into Week 6, highlighted in recent Friday Night Hype coverage from the Indianola at Valley matchup. The statewide list shows which programs across every class have stayed perfect so far this season.
   

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Wednesday September 30
• Yoga →
  Buxton Room, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Stretch & Strength Exercise →
  Buxton Room, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
  9:00 am
• Weekly Walk Club at The Haven Indianola →
  The Haven Indianola, 104 1/2 W. 1st Ave, Indianola
  9:00 am
• Central College Men's Golf Simpson Fall Invitational - Central represented by JV team →
  Indianola IA
  11:00 am
• Cribbage →
  Shull Conference Room at the Activity Center, 2204 W 2nd Ave, Indianola
  12:00 pm
• Mah Jongg →
  Arts & Crafts Room, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
  12:00 pm
• Pickleball →
  Buxton Room, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
  12:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Line Dancing →
  Indianola, IA Calendar, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
  9:00 am
• Cards (Hand & Foot) →
  Indianola, IA Calendar, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
  10:00 am
• SMART START: What you need to know before starting your business →
  Indianola Public Library, 207 N B St, Indianola
  6:00 pm
• Smart Start →
  Indianola IA
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Pancakes and Playscape; Introductory Open House →
  Annett Nature Center, 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Carlisle

• Six area teams in Week 6 Radio Iowa High School Football Poll (1650thefan.com)

Norwalk

• Norwalk Volleyball Wins Nevada Tournament (kniakrls.com)
• 'Invisible in plain sight.' Childhood cancer upends Iowa families (amestrib.com)
• Healthcare workers face soaring health insurance costs (crossroadstoday.com)

Des Moines

• Iowa Latino Heritage Festival celebrates culture and community in Des Moines (kcci.com)
• Artist bringing her all-request trio tour to Civic Center in November (who13.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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