🌱 Patch AM: Why is a century-old seed legacy returning to work in Johnston?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is a century-old seed legacy returning to work in Johnston?

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grassley highlights adoption advocacy, agriculture legacy, and ethics legislation on social media (desmoinessun.com) — Sen. Chuck Grassley spotlighted Johnston as Vylor seed company celebrated restoring its roots there, tying the move to a century of Pioneer Seeds history and future ag jobs. He also praised a foster youth nonprofit and promoted a bill restricting congressional stock trading, criticizing Democrats who opposed it.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• ChildServe – Johnston Sibshops 2026 →
  5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• City Council Meeting
  Johnston City Hall, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
  7:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Planning and Zoning Commission →
  Grimes, IA Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Adult Book Club →
  Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes
  5:30 pm
• True Crime in Iowa's Early Years →
  Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• MOXIE Business Owner Roundtable →
  Urbandale IA
• J-Hawk Mile Run
  Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, IA 50322
  4:30 pm
• Tree Board Meeting →
  Grimes, IA Calendar
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• West - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event →
  Urbandale IA
• Urban Loop - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event, Presented By Dymin →
  Urbandale IA
• Central - Beyond Our Boundary, a Micro-Event, Partnering with the West Side Chamber, Presented by the Iowa Wolves →
  Urbandale IA

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Johnston. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Shift Lead (Hourly Manager) in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

• 'I don't know what my fate is': Refugee in Iowa struggling amid Medicare cuts (kcci.com)
• Rob Sand draws 1,800-plus to Polk County event (qconline.com)
• Mustang Football Dominate in Homecoming Win (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

Urbandale

• Serious crash closes I-35/I-80 in Clive; drivers urged to avoid area (kcci.com)
• Prep volleyball: Bulldogs sweep Railsplitters (ottumwacourier.com)

Ok Johnston! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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