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Cheers Marion! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How five Marion sisters changed American libel law forever.

Also on today's calendar: Culinary Class: Making Johnny Cakes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How the 'worst act in vaudeville' helped shape modern libel law (poynter.org) — Long before today's headlines, five sisters from Marion became infamous vaudeville performers whose harsh reviews led to a landmark 1901 Iowa Supreme Court ruling on libel and fair comment. Their case helped cement journalists' right to criticize public performances, shaping defamation law that still influences how reviews and commentary are written across the country today.
   

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  • Thanks to everyone who took part in today's Healthiest State Walk!
    Together with Downtown Cedar Rapids and MedQuarter, we welcomed participants to Greene Square Park after a 20-minute walk at noon. The annual Walk… (Nextdoor )
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    Join us today (Wednesday) over the lunch hour to take part in the Healthiest State Walk. This is an effort by communities across Iowa to get together… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Rapids

  • 'The Vote Is Sacred' tour brings multi-faith voting message to Cedar Rapids (cbs2iowa.com)
  • The 10 best small US cities where renters get the most for their money in 2026 (stacker.com)
  • Grab Tacos And Pantry Staples At One Of The Best Mexican Restaurants In Iowa (takingthekids.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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