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🌱 Which Siouxland music legends just joined Spirit Lake’s Rock-n Roll Hall?
Coming up: Beginner's Mah Jongg Class on the Spirit Lake Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Which Siouxland music legends just joined Spirit Lake's Rock-n Roll Hall?
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa Rock'n Roll Music Assn. inducts 32 into HOF (kcau9.com) — Spirit Lake hosted the Iowa Rock-n Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame weekend, celebrating 32 new inductees at the local museum and nearby Roof Garden concert. Siouxland musicians, promoters, and businesses with ties to Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes were honored, highlighting the region's long-running contributions to live music and festivals that many Spirit Lake residents attend and support.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Beginner's Mah Jongg Class
Milford Memorial Library, 1009 9th St, Milford
1:00 pm - MML's After-School Adventures
Milford Memorial Library, 1009 9th St, Milford
3:30 pm - MML's Building Bookworms
Milford Memorial Library, 1009 9th St, Milford
10:30 am - Milford Memorial Library Book Club
Milford Memorial Library
1:00 pm - MML's CrAFTER Hours
Milford Memorial Library, 1009 9th St, Milford
5:00 pm - Beginner Mah Jangg Class
Milford Memorial Library, 1009 9th St, Milford
1:00 pm - MML's Y.A. Maker Monday
Milford Memorial Library
9:30 am - MML's All-Day Play
Milford Memorial Library, 1009 9th St, Milford
11:30 am - September Science on the Menu →
1838 Iowa 86, Milford - Live music featuring Mighty Mayhem →
The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji, 24457 Stake Out Road, Okoboji
1:00 pm - Omelet Brunch (1st Sunday of the Month May-October) →
Camp Okoboji LC-MS, 1531 Edgewood Dr, Milford
9:30 am - Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience: Shaun Sings Country - 90's Edition →
Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center, 300 S 18th St, Estherville
4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 3rd year planting zinnias..
would anyone else like to beautify corners on Hill Avenue? there are plenty that are looking pretty dead. If you don't want to plant one would you… (Nextdoor Okoboji) - Josh from Azimuth Home Repair and Remodeling just installed 2 screen doors and laid outdoor tile for the back screen door.
His work is super professional, his communication is excellent and we have never had someone clean up so thoroughly every day! He is one of a kind… (Nextdoor Okoboji)
- Avera Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Spirit Lake. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Spirit Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spirit Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Okoboji
- Iowa Rocks Talent Finals held in Okoboji (kcau9.com)
- Sailboat overturns on NW Iowa lake, nearby boaters pull 5 from water (ktiv.com)
Arnolds Park
- Iowa Rock'n Roll Music Association holds HOF Ceremonies (kcau9.com)
- Ongoing Thunderstorms Resulting In Flash Flood Threat (exploreokoboji.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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