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🌱 Need storm help in Washington County? Here’s how to apply now.
Be sure to catch Wee Read on the Washington Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Need storm help in Washington County? Here's how to apply now.
Also on today's calendar: Play time for Wee Read Participants and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
- Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Washington County (kcci.com) — Residents of Washington County can now apply for state disaster assistance after Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation responding to this month's storms. Eligible households may seek up to $7,000 for repairs, replacement of essentials, food, or temporary housing by November 12, while broader disaster case advocacy support remains available through March 27, 2027. 
📸 Around Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Wee Read →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Play time for Wee Read Participants →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
10:30 am - Learn how to make a "spooktacular" clay ghost! →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
4:00 pm - Spanish/English Conversation Group →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
5:00 pm - Art Underground Gallery →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
8:00 am - Dallmeyer Display Case: Washington Through the Years by Fred Stark →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
8:00 am - Helen Wilson Gallery: TBD →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
8:00 am - Helen Wilson Gallery →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
8:00 am - Foyer Display: History of 4-H →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
8:00 am - Art Underground Gallery: TBD →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
8:00 am - Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
9:00 am - Tech Thursday →
115 W Washington Blvd, Washington
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
📣 Washington Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Barista in Washington. Apply here.
- Wesley Retirement Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Resident Assistant/Medication Manager 2nd shift Part Time in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairfield
- Greater Jefferson County Foundation Announces 2027 Scholarship Program Opening in November (ottumwaradio.com)
- Fairfield Woman Arrested After Allegedly Pulling Knife During Domestic Disturbance (ottumwaradio.com)
Iowa City
- Iowa City chef loses home in fire, leans on faith, family, and community (kcrg.com)
- Vote for Iowa City Press-Citizen male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 20-26 (press-citizen.com)
- University of Iowa students build parts for global neutrino experiment (kcrg.com)
Ok Washington! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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