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🌱 Milford trucker faces felonies after deadly Kossuth County intersection crash.
Make time for Omelet Brunch on the Milford Patch calendar

What's up Milford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Milford trucker faces felonies after deadly Kossuth County intersection crash.
- Why 350 writers are converging on Milford and West Lake Okoboji.
Also on today's calendar: Omelet Brunch (1st Sunday of the Month May-October) and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milford Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Kossuth County Crash (northwestiowanow.com) — A truck driver from Milford has been charged with multiple felonies after an April crash in rural Kossuth County that killed an Emmetsburg woman and injured another passenger. Investigators say his phone accessed Facebook seconds before the collision, and county officials have since added new signs and flashing lights at the intersection to improve safety.
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• Okoboji Writers' and Songwriters' Retreat happening this week (kcau9.com) — Milford is hosting hundreds of visitors this week for the sold-out Okoboji Writers' and Songwriters' Retreat, bringing 350 participants to nearby venues on West Lake Okoboji. Over three days, attendees can choose from 160 seminars led by more than 60 professionals, covering everything from investigative journalism and poetry to songwriting and obituary writing.
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📸 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
- Author Tim Grover Presents Barnstorming Babe
Milford Memorial Library
6:30 pm - 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
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
📣 Milford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball: GTRA vs Pocahontas Area (Junior Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
5:30 pm - Volleyball: GTRA vs Pocahontas Area (Varsity)
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, IA 51364
6:45 pm - Author Tim Grover Presents Barnstorming Babe
Milford Memorial Library
6:30 pm - 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
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Liberty Diversified International posted a job opening for Machine Operator II in Milford. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Okoboji. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arnolds Park
- Dozens ride in the Oktoberfest bike ride despite the rain (kcau9.com)
Spirit Lake
- SHIIP, Lakes Regional Healthcare Ready To Assist Medicare Recipients As Open Enrollment Nears (exploreokoboji.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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