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Hello Ottosen! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

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  • Taher, Inc. posted a job opening for FT Food Service Aide Algona Middle School in Algona. Apply here.
  • Fareway Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Algona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ottosen here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Victims identified in deadly weekend shooting in Fort Dodge (who13.com)
  • What is Iowa's MEGA program and how would it help a new steel plant? (desmoinesregister.com)
  • Meet the candidates running for Iowa secretary of agriculture in 2026 (iowapublicradio.org)

Ok Ottosen! 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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