🌱 Patch AM: How Marion firefighters could respond if Duane Arnold has an emergency

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In today's newsletter:

• How Marion firefighters could respond if Duane Arnold has an emergency

Also on today's calendar: MakerSpace Open Hours and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, temps: high: 67, low: 63.
• Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duane Arnold emergency planning, Morgan Valley faces zoning questions (cbs2iowa.com) — Marion firefighters are set to take on a formal role in Linn County's radiological emergency response plan tied to the Duane Arnold Energy Center restart, including monitoring and decontamination duties. County leaders are also weighing rezoning for Alliant's proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, with public hearings later in October that could affect nearby communities' safety setbacks.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• 1776: The Musical Movie Screening →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Varsity Volleyball - Center Point-Urbana vs Marion
  Marion High School > Red Gym
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• MakerSpace Open Hours →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  12:00 pm
• Teen Dungeons and Dragons →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  4:30 pm
• Genealogy Junkies →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Teen Drawing Class →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  4:00 pm
• Preserving Nature's Bounty →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  4:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Technology Help Table →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  12:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Stitching & Flags →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Beginner Embroidery Class →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  5:30 pm
• Culinary Class: Easy Soups for Fall →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Art Contest: What America Means to Me →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 😊 Looking for something to add to your weekly routine?
  Next Chapter brings together recreation and social opportunities for adults 55+. Recurring options include Intermediate Line Dancing on Mondays and… (Nextdoor )
• Ready or not, here comes Halloween.
  Come by! We've got the good stuff, full-size candy. (Nextdoor English Glen)

• Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping Services Assistant - Full Time in Marion. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Rapids

• Czech festival tradition continues in Iowa in spite of changes (homegrowniowan.com)
• Harlem Globetrotters bringing Rivalry Tour to Cedar Rapids (cbs2iowa.com)
• Iowa landfill requires large construction projects to separate loads (wastetodaymagazine.com)

Mount Vernon

• Florence Pugh Blasts Cornell College Over Drugged Gang Rape of Student, Tells Men and Schools to 'Start F***ing Protecting Us' (whereisthebuzz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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