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🌱 See how Oelwein runners stacked up at the Waukon Invite.
And on the Oelwein Patch calendar - City Council Meeting
Good morning Oelwein! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Oelwein runners stacked up at the Waukon Invite.
Also on today's calendar: The 3 Impersonators.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Hampton runs well as coach returns (charlescitypress.com) — Oelwein's cross country teams figured prominently in the recent Waukon Invite, with the boys placing third and Oelwein's Kaiden Irvine winning the race in 16:17. The story follows New Hampton's strong performances and their coach's return, but local readers can see exactly how Oelwein stacked up against nearby programs and what times area runners are posting this season. 
📸 Around Oelwein
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oelwein
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★ Featured events ★
- City Council Meeting →
Hazleton City Hall, 111 3rd St N, Hazleton
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
- Vinton-Shellsburg at Oelwein →
Oelwein High School, 315 8Th Ave SE, Oelwein
7:00 pm - The 3 Impersonators →
Williams Center For the Arts, 317 8th Ave SE, Oelwein
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 24
📣 Oelwein Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH Football: Jesup vs Wapsie Valley
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
4:15 pm - JH Volleyball: Wapsie Valley @ Sumner-Fredericksburg
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
4:15 pm - Football: South Winneshiek vs Wapsie Valley (Varsity)
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
7:00 pm - JV Football: South Winneshiek vs Wapsie Valley (Junior Varsity)
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
6:00 pm - JH & HS Cross Country: Wolverine JH Invitational
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
4:15 pm - TBD Varsity Volleyball: NICL Volleyball Tournament (Varsity)
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
5:00 pm - HS Cross Country: New Hampton XC Meet
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
4:15 pm - JH Volleyball: Hudson vs Wapsie Valley
Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank, IA 50629
4:15 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CITY Laundering Company posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Oelwein. Apply here.
- Jaybird Senior Living posted a job opening for Maintenance Coordinator in Oelwein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oelwein here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fayette
- Thrive Iowa to launch in Fayette and Clayton counties (cbs2iowa.com)
- Northern Iowa intersection crash leaves both drivers facing citations (northiowatoday.com)
West Union
- SWINETIME — EPISODE #95 Beyond the Barn Visit: The Future of Swine Veterinary Service (swineweb.com)
- New Hampton continues on winning path in league play (nhtrib.com)
Waterloo
- John Deere Recalling 60-Plus Workers to Waterloo This Fall (agdaily.com)
- 27th annual Mayor's fun run takes over the streets of Waterloo (kwwl.com)
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-- 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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