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Leighton, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Leighton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Rain Barrel Workshop at Pella Public Library
  • Friends of the Library Sale at Pella Public Library
  • Tinker Tuesdays at Pella Public Library

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • All Ages Program @ Your Library
    Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday April 23
  • Alphabet Story Time @Your Library
    Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
    10:30 am
  • Tennis: B/V
    Oskaloosa High School
    4:15 pm
  • Track & Field: G/Middle School
    Grinnell High School
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Eyemart Express, Ltd posted a job opening for Optical Retail Sales Associate PT Penn Central, IA #305 in Pella. Apply here.
  • Central College posted a job opening for Campus Information and Postal Services Associate - Flex in Pella. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pella

  • Strong First Half Propels Pella Christian Boys Soccer Past Central Iowa United (kniakrls.com)
  • Plan a perfect getaway to Pella, Iowa's Dutch-inspired streets (freep.com)
  • Many Hands Launches New Website to Unify Global and Local Impact (statenews.net)

Oskaloosa

  • Oskaloosa City Council Approves 2026-27 Budget – KBOE 104.9FM Hot Country (kboeradio.com)

Ok Leighton! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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