🌱 How did Springville’s boys place after weeks of canceled races?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Springville's boys place after weeks of canceled races?
• See how a Springville llama handler shined at Waterloo's big fair

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Weathering the storm: How Solon cross country has navigated two weeks of canceled races (soloneconomist.com) — Solon's cross country teams have endured two weeks of canceled meets, improvising time trials and tougher practices to stay sharp, while still racing recently at Anamosa. There, the Springville boys placed third in the varsity team standings, giving local runners and fans a strong early-season result despite the weather-disrupted schedule.
   

• See scenes from the 2026 National Cattle Congress Fair in Waterloo (wcfcourier.com) — A Springville youth, Hudson Brodeur, was among the exhibitors showing llamas at the 116th annual National Cattle Congress Fair in Waterloo, where light rain didn't stop the carnival rides, petting zoo, and livestock contests. Photos capture everything from llama showmanship and celebrity cow milking to hands-on lessons for schoolchildren, offering Springville families a look at this long-running regional fair.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Prairie
  PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
  4:00 pm
• Teen Drawing Class →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  4:00 pm
• Preserving Nature's Bounty →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  4:30 pm
• Sophomore Volleyball - Prairie vs Marion
  Marion High School > Red Gym
  5:00 pm
• Longfellow "Pop" Into Learning Night
  Longfellow Elementary School
  5:00 pm
• Music Boosters Soup Supper
  Lisbon Community High School Lisbon Cafeteria Lisbon Community High School Lisbon Cafeteria
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball: Regina Catholic vs Lisbon (Freshman/Sophomore)
  Lisbon Community High School Lions Den Lisbon Community High School Lions Den
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball: Regina Catholic vs Lisbon (Junior Varsity)
  Lisbon Community High School Lions Den Lisbon Community High School Lions Den
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball: Regina Catholic vs Lisbon (Varsity)
  Lisbon Community High School Lions Den Lisbon Community High School Lions Den
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Technology Help Table →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  12:30 pm
• Football: Lisbon vs Northeast (Junior Varsity)
  Football Field Northeast Middle/High School
  5:00 pm
• Freshman/Sophomore Football - Clear Creek Amana vs Marion
  Marion High School > Marion Stadium
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Marion

• Linn-Mar senior uses music to connect generations and cultures (kcrg.com)
• WPU Rallies to Force Fifth Set, Denied Reverse Sweep of Clarke (oskynews.org)
• The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions (wwno.org)

Hiawatha

• 2523 Prairie Light Ln, Hiawatha, IA 52233 (redfin.com)
• Eastern Iowa food bank leaders meet with lawmakers in HACAP tour (kcrg.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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