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In today's newsletter:
- How could the expired Farm Bill hit Slater farmers next?
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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
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📰 News we're reading
• The Farm Bill has expired. What comes next? (wqad.com) — A Slater farmer is among many Iowans watching closely as the federal Farm Bill has now expired, leaving key conservation and SNAP-related decisions in limbo. While most programs continue short-term, new conservation enrollments are paused and farmers worry political gridlock in Washington could threaten long-term stability for both land stewardship and food assistance. Lawmakers are expected to consider an extension or new bill before year’s end. 
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Pages for Early Ages Storytime at Frey's Pumpkin Patch
Madrid Public Library, 100 West 3rd Street, Madrid
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Community & Family Resources at the Madrid Public Library
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid
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Pages for Early Ages Storytime at Frey's Pumpkin Patch
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Slater Tots →
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Early Out →
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Early Out Hangout at the Library
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid
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BYO Art Adventures →
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Tech Help Thursdays at the library
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid -
Wise (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) Program at the Library
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid
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Adult craft night - pumpkin decorating
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid
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Coffee →
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10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗞 Nearby News
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Ames
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- Central Iowa livestock owner dealing with flooding after heavy rainfall (weareiowa.com)
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