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🌱 How will Milford’s new HEAT officer change local police response?
Also check out Omelet Brunch on the Milford Patch calendar
Good morning Milford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Milford's new HEAT officer change local police response?
- How a Milford retreat drew 350 writers to the Iowa Great Lakes
Also on today's calendar: Omelet Brunch (1st Sunday of the Month May-October) and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cooler with a stray shower, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
- Saturday: Windy; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milford to Add Second Officer to Regional HEAT Team (northwestiowanow.com) — Milford residents will see expanded local support for high‑risk police situations after the city council unanimously approved adding a second Milford officer to Dickinson County's regional HEAT team. The new member will still need to be accepted by the unit and complete training and probation, but city leaders say the move should strengthen coverage and response capabilities across the area. 
• Okoboji retreat draws hundreds of writers, songwriters to Iowa Great Lakes (ktiv.com) — Milford hosted the Okoboji Writers and Songwriters Retreat, bringing 350 attendees and 60 industry professionals to the Iowa Great Lakes for three days of seminars and networking. Participants worked on everything from memoirs to newsletters, including learning how to grow audiences on platforms like Substack, and organizers are already inviting people to sign up for notifications about next year's retreat.
📸 Around Milford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- Omelet Brunch →
Camp Okoboji, 1531 Edgewood Drive, Milford
9:30 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Omelet Brunch (1st Sunday of the Month May-October) →
Camp Okoboji, 1531 Edgewood Drive, Milford
9:30 am - October Science on the Menu →
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Dining Hall, 1838 Iowa 86, Milford
5:00 pm - Fall Volunteer Work Weekend →
Camp Okoboji, 1531 Edgewood Drive, Milford
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
📣 Milford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Football: St. Edmond vs GTRA (Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
7:00 pm - Football: Harris-Lake Park vs GTRA (Junior High)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
4:00 pm - Volleyball: TLC JV VB Quad (Junior Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
5:30 pm - Football: Harris-Lake Park vs GTRA (Junior Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
6:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: Dick Bell (Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
4:55 pm - Boys Cross Country: Dick Bell (Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
5:30 pm - Volleyball: GTRA vs Alta-Aurelia (Junior Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
5:30 pm - Volleyball: GTRA vs Alta-Aurelia (Junior Varsity Reserve)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aventure Staffing Professional Placement posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Milford. Apply here.
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery posted a job opening for Restaurant & Bakery Cook in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arnolds Park
- Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire/Rescue Responds to Three Back-to-Back Calls (northwestiowanow.com)
- Arnolds Park City Council Awards Pump House Demo Bid; Talks Park Study & Approves Library Staffing Proposal (exploreokoboji.com)
- Rain Didn't Stop More Than 300 Bicyclists From Participating In This Year's U Of O Oktoberfest (exploreokoboji.com)
Spirit Lake
- Updated Flu Vaccine Now Available in Dickinson County (northwestiowanow.com)
- Fierce Competition at Algona Cross Country Invite (northwestiowanow.com)
- ABA Nominates Officers Board for 2026 2027 (aba.com)
Ok Milford! 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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