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🌱 Patch AM: Johnston Marching Invitational and 10 more events

Spotted on the Johnston calendar: Schonesland 2026 Dams and Tracks Driving Tour

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Good morning Johnston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Schonesland 2026 Dams and Tracks Driving Tour at Cozy Cafe Johnston
  • Johnston Marching Invitational
  • Walk for FTD at Terra Park

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

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Urbandale

  • Urbandale residents question license-plate reader program at city council meeting (kcci.com)
  • Judge Temporarily Pauses USDA Reorganization Amid Legal Challenge (qualityassurancemag.com)
  • Oklahoma Softball earns commitment No. 1 2028 pitcher Sophia Schlader (usatoday.com)

Ankeny

  • Royal Palm Marketing Launches Iowa Initiative to Track Qualified Local Leads (desmoinesregister.com)
  • Sixth-generation Ankeny farm warns wet fields could cause costly compaction (kcci.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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