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Knoxville, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Knoxville! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Knoxvilleās new shared librarian deal means for local school libraries
- How a Knoxville 8-year-old turns painful treatments into joyful gifts
- Can Knoxville finally notch back-to-back wins against Winterset tonight?
Also on today's calendar: Geri-fit! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Knoxville School Board Approves Teacher Librarian Agreement with Pleasantville Schools (kniakrls.com) ā Knoxville families should know the school board has approved a shared teacher librarian agreement with Pleasantville, keeping the librarian employed by Knoxville while Pleasantville buys services on a per-diem basis. The one-year contract, which automatically renews unless either district opts out by March 1, runs through June 30, 2027 and shapes how library services are staffed and funded. 
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2. 8-year-old entre-pen-eur finds joy through hardship (who13.com) ā An 8-year-old Knoxville boy living with a rare bone marrow condition has turned years of difficult treatments into a mission of kindness by giving away hundreds of handmade Disney-themed pens. Supported by his mom and longtime doctor in Minneapolis, he now walks hospital halls looking for people to surprise, using his hobby to thank caregivers and spread a little joy beyond Knoxville. Ā Ā Ā
3. Panthers Try To Get Back-To-Back Wins Tonight Against Winterset (kniakrls.com) ā Knoxville football fans can catch the Panthers at home tonight as they try for back-to-back wins for the first time since 2024, hosting an 0-5 but battle-tested Winterset squad. After last weekās 62-0 rout of Saydel, coaches have prepped for Wintersetās many formations, with kickoff at 7 p.m. and radio coverage on 95.3 KNIA. Ā Ā Ā
4. Rural Iowa gets $15.9M boost for cancer screenings, radon prevention (nonpareilonline.com) ā Knoxville hosted state and federal health leaders at Marion County Public Healthās office to discuss $15.9 million in new funding for rural cancer screening and radon prevention across Iowa. While the money will be spread statewide, the roundtable in Knoxville highlighted how local and neighboring counties could see expanded prevention, detection, and treatment options in coming years. Ā Ā Ā
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Fall Stories & Craft ā
Knoxville
10:30 am
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
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Geri-fit! ā
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Geri-fit ā
Knoxville IA
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Knoxville Panthers vs Chariton ā
1811 W Madison St, Knoxville
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Chariton at Knoxville ā
1811 W Madison St, Knoxville High School, Knoxville
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Knoxville Panthers Volleyball vs Chariton ā
1811 W Madison St, Knoxville
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Play Cribbage! ā
Knoxville IA
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Play Cribbage ā
Knoxville IA
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Fall Stories & Craft ā
Knoxville IA
10:30 am -
Teen Time ā
Knoxville IA
4:00 pm -
The Giraffes of Kilimanjaro with Michele Mattingly of the World Giraffe Alliance ā
Knoxville IA
6:00 pm -
The Giraffes of Kilimanjaro ā
Knoxville IA
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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- H&R Block, Inc. posted a job opening for Bookkeeper - Franchise Location in Knoxville. Apply here.
- The 3M Company posted a job opening for Electrical Systems Technician in Knoxville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Knoxville here.
Ok Knoxville! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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