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🌱 Two Rock Rapids standouts earn key leadership roles with Iowa football

Rock Rapids, Iowa Patch AM: a 2 min read

Hi Rock Rapids! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Rock Rapids standouts earn key leadership roles with Iowa football

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Sunday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iowa football names 17 players to 2026 Leadership Council (hawkfanatic.com) — Two Rock Rapids natives, defensive back Zach Lutmer and receiver Reece Vander Zee, have been named to the University of Iowa football team’s 2026 Leadership Council. They’re among 17 Hawkeyes chosen to help shape team policies and decisions as the season opens with three straight home games this fall.
   


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  • Village Caregiving posted a job opening for Caregiver in Larchwood. Apply here.
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Ok Rock Rapids! 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: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rock Rapids

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