Community Corner
🌱 See which Manning projects just landed major 2026 grant funding.
And check out Volleyball: IKM-Manning vs Paton-Churdan (Varsity) on the Manning Patch calendar
Good morning Manning! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Manning projects just landed major 2026 grant funding.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Warren H. Timmerman And Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundations Award Over $250K In 2026 Grant Cycle (1380kcim.com) — More than $182,000 in Warren H. Timmerman Trust grants are flowing directly into Manning, backing daycare upgrades, senior center appliances, city wrestling room soundproofing, school fine arts, and several local nonprofits. Combined with Gilbert Renze Foundation awards across Carroll and Sac counties, over $250,000 in 2026 funding will support emergency services, childcare, parks, and community programs, with Manning receiving a substantial share. 
📸 Around Manning
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manning
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- Volleyball: IKM-Manning vs Paton-Churdan (Varsity)
Paton-Churdan Community School
7:15 pm - Football: Logan-Magnolia vs IKM-Manning (Varsity)
IKM-Manning Middle/High School Forman Football Field IKM-Manning Middle/High School Forman Football Field
7:00 pm - Football: IKM-Manning vs Ar-We-Va (Junior High)
IKM-Manning Comm School District Manning, IA 51455
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Cross Country: IKM-Manning Cross Country Meet (Varsity)
Manning Manilla Golf Course
4:30 pm - Boys Cross Country: IKM-Manning Cross Country Meet (Varsity)
Manning Manilla Golf Course
5:00 pm - Volleyball: IKM-Manning vs Paton-Churdan (Junior Varsity)
Paton-Churdan Community School
6:00 pm - Volleyball: IKM-Manning vs Paton-Churdan (Varsity)
Paton-Churdan Community School
7:15 pm - Football: Logan-Magnolia vs IKM-Manning (Varsity)
IKM-Manning Middle/High School Forman Football Field IKM-Manning Middle/High School Forman Football Field
7:00 pm - Volleyball: Tri-Center Volleyball Tournament (Varsity)
Tri-Center Community Schools Tri-Center High School
8:30 am - Football: IKM-Manning vs Ar-We-Va (Junior High)
IKM-Manning Comm School District Manning, IA 51455
4:00 pm - Football: IKM-Manning vs Nodaway Valley (Junior Varsity)
Nodaway Valley High School Football Stadium
6:00 pm - Girls Swimming & Diving: Boone vs Carroll (Junior Varsity)
Carroll Recreation Center
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Manning. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Audubon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manning here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carroll
- Carroll County Conference Board Meets Thursday To Address IPIB Complaint (1380kcim.com)
- Carroll County's IT chief recommends AI guidelines (radioiowa.com)
- Carroll City Council Approves 2nd Reading Of Proposed E-Bike Regulations; Final Approval Slotted For Oct. 12 Meeting (1380kcim.com)
Coon Rapids
- American Discovery Trail Relay Passed Through Coon Rapids Monday (1380kcim.com)
Ok Manning! 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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