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Good day Melcher-Dallas! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Melcher-Dallas athletes stood out at Mormon Trail and Graceland?
- Have you paid your Marion County property taxes by tonight's deadline?
- Melcher woman faces charges after disturbing animal neglect discovery.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Melcher-Dallas Volleybvall Loses Two At Mormon Trail, Cross Country Runs At Graceland (kniakrls.com) — Melcher-Dallas athletes had a busy Tuesday, with the volleyball team dropping both matches in a triangular at Mormon Trail and the cross country squad competing on a wet course at Graceland College. Local standouts included Kesley Reed and Hatty Nolte in volleyball, while Austin Remster and Amber Addington led the Saints' cross country performances despite too few runners to score as a team. 
• Property Taxes Due Today (kniakrls.com) — If you own property in Melcher-Dallas, your Marion County taxes are due today, and payments must be postmarked by September 30 to avoid a 1.5% penalty. You can pay online through the county website, by mail, via a 24/7 courthouse drop box, in person, or by phone with card fees applying.
• Melcher Woman Arrested After Decomposing Animals Found in Residence (kniakrls.com) — Residents in and around Melcher-Dallas may be unsettled by news that a Melcher woman has been charged after deputies found decomposing dog and cat remains in a Marion County apartment. Court records describe a months-long abandonment case, with veterinary findings citing severe malnourishment; the woman now faces two aggravated misdemeanor counts of animal neglect.
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Monday October 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball: JV1 v. Des Moines North Triangular (Away)
Des Moines North High School
5:30 pm - Swimming: Girls Varsity v. Des Moines Roosevelt (Home)
Indianola Wellness Campus
5:30 pm - Volleyball: JV2 v. Des Moines North Triangular (Away)
Des Moines North High School
5:30 pm - Swimming: Girls JV v. Des Moines Roosevelt (Home)
Indianola Wellness Campus
5:30 pm - The Safe Place Suicide Support →
1005 North Lincoln, Knoxville
6:30 pm - Almost Free Shop →
312 East Robinson Street, Knoxville
9:00 am - Halloween Music Bingo →
Knoxville IA
12:00 pm - Geri-fit →
Knoxville IA
2:00 pm - Geri-fit! →
Knoxville IA
2:00 pm - Football: Varsity v. Winterset (Home)
Randy Wilson Track - Knoxville
7:00 pm - Winterset at Knoxville →
1811 W Madison St, Knoxville
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Accura HealthCare posted a job opening for Environmental Services Assistant - Housekeeping in Knoxville. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Knoxville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melcher-Dallas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Knoxville
- Knoxville Volleyball Celebrates Senior Night With Sweep Of Centerville (kniakrls.com)
- Knoxville Cancer Relay Honor Mile Signs Still Available (kniakrls.com)
- Ben Hale: Cattle Receipts Rise as Oklahoma Producers Watch for Rain (oklahomafarmreport.com)
Chariton
- Shirley Ann Morr (ottumwaradio.com)
- Raiders take on Wayne and Creston (mtayrnews.com)
- Centerville CC Invite 2026 - Results (Raw) (milesplit.com)
Ok Melcher-Dallas! 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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