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

In today's newsletter:

  • Where can Simpson and Indianola residents turn in a pregnancy crisis?
  • How Indianola is coming together to honor Trenton Snodgrass
  • What did Pella's loss reveal about Indianola's ranked volleyball squad?

Also on today's calendar: C60 Operations (October 6th-7th) and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newborn found dead in Perry highlights crisis resources for Simpson students (thesimpsonian.com) — In light of a tragic newborn death in Perry, Simpson College in Indianola is highlighting on-campus crisis support like the 24/7 SARA advocates and counseling services. Local options also include AGAPE's free clinic on West 2nd Avenue and statewide Safe Haven resources, giving Indianola students and residents confidential places to turn during pregnancy or safety crises.
   

2. Indianola community honors Trenton Snodgrass with black ribbons after fatal crash (who13.com) — Indianola residents are being asked to tie black ribbons around town to honor 17-year-old Trenton Snodgrass, who died after being struck by a vehicle on West 18th Place. Local businesses are giving out free ribbons, Indianola High School students have gathered in support, and funeral services are planned Saturday in Indianola, alongside a GoFundMe for his family.
   

3. Pella Cross Country Teams Compete at Williamsburg; Volleyball Falls in Indianola (kniakrls.com) — Indianola volleyball fans will note that Pella fell in straight sets to the 5A-ranked Indianola team, 3–0, in conference play Tuesday. While Pella's cross country squads also competed strongly at Williamsburg, the volleyball result underscores Indianola's strength heading into the rest of the season.
   

4. Iowa State Patrol Releases Pedestrian's Name Struck in Fatal Indianola Crash (kniakrls.com) — Authorities have identified 17-year-old Indianola resident Trenton Snodgrass as the pedestrian killed Sunday on West 18th Plaza, after a juvenile driver's SUV was unable to stop in time. Overton Funeral Homes has scheduled visitations Friday evening and Saturday morning at First Assembly of God Church, with the funeral service set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the same location.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The city limits of Indianola, Iowa are currently not abiding by their statues, terms and regulations of undeveloped and vacant property.
    The property located east of S Y Street and south of 2nd Street is full of tall grass and weeds. (Nextdoor South West Edge Indianola)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist-1 in Indianola. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Indianola, Iowa in Indianola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indianola here.

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-- 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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