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Hi Keokuk! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Keokuk students are being rewarded for showing confidence this year
  • What's happening in Keokuk this weekend, from City Hall to Hy-Vee
  • Keokuk volleyball swept at home—what went wrong against Fairfield?

Also on today's calendar: A Court of Thorns and Roses.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community partner helps Hawthorne recognize students for character traits (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Hawthorne Elementary in Keokuk is celebrating students who showed "confidence" in September, with 112 kids earning recognition and ten winning $10 gift cards from community partner Wyatt Family Trucking. Each month, a new local partner will help reward students for positive character traits, and Keokuk businesses or organizations can contact dean of students Kim Wyatt to get involved.
   

2. Your Weekend, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Keokuk residents have a busy weekend ahead, starting today with an exercise class, grief support group, and a City Council meeting on airport, street paving, and loan fund issues. Through Sunday, you'll find football Military Appreciation Night, art and farmers market events, Union Depot activities, Toys for Tots and K-9 fundraisers, and a memorial Rooster Run benefiting students in the Keokuk school district.
   

3. Fairfield Volleyball Wins Second Straight Conference Match at Keokuk (ottumwaradio.com) — Keokuk volleyball fans saw the Chiefs fall 3–0 at home to Fairfield, dropping Keokuk to 5–16 overall and 0–5 in conference play. The match featured the return of Fairfield senior Bella Buckley and strong offensive and defensive stats across Fairfield's lineup as they tune up for upcoming conference tournaments.
   

4. Area events slated for domestic violence month (pencitycurrent.com) — Keokuk residents can join Domestic Violence Awareness Month through a "Shop for Safety" donation drive at local Hy-Vee and Fareway stores and a Clothesline Project display at the Keokuk Public Library on October 19. The article outlines how these events support victim-survivors across Lee County and nearby communities, and shares hotline numbers and volunteer opportunities for anyone wanting to help or needing assistance.
   

5. Monroe County Sheriff to hold meeting on Flock cameras as other Tri-State agencies weigh usage (wgem.com) — Keokuk residents may be interested to know their police department declined Flock license plate reader cameras, a decision reinforced by local privacy concerns. As Monroe County and other Tri-State agencies hold meetings and reconsider the technology, Keokuk Police Chief Zeth Baum says financial issues and community pushback keep the department from moving forward until clearer rules are established.
   

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  • Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Dairy Clerk in Keokuk. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Keokuk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Keokuk here.

Ok Keokuk! 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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