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Winterset, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Winterset! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How DeVosā upcoming trial ties back to Winterset city and schools
Also on today's calendar: Fridays At The Farm: Willie Mac & The Lost Cousins.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Former Madison County Treasurer's trial set for Sept.; Plea deal possible (kcau9.com) ā Winterset residents are watching closely as former Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos heads toward a Sept. 1 criminal trial, while a possible plea deal is still under review. Her case involves alleged manipulation of tax and registration records, and reporting has highlighted how misdirected funds affected both the City of Winterset and the Winterset Community School Districtās cash flow. 
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Watercolor Class at Winterest Cidery ā
Winterset Cidery, 1638 US-169, Winterset
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Fridays At The Farm: Willie Mac & The Lost Cousins ā
Speckled Hen Farms, 1578 N River Trail, Winterset
5:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Hittin' the Bricks
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 301 S 10th St Adel, IA
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Band: High School Band Camp (High School)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
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2026 Sweet Corn Festival
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Adel's Historic District -
August Creek Walk
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Kuehn Conservation Area 32828 Houston Trail Earlham, IA 50072
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2026 Sweet Corn Festival 5K
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 301 S 10th St, Adel, IA 50003
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Band: Sweet Corn Festival (High School)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
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Summer Soccer
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
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Monday Morning Mindfulness
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Voas Nature Area 19286 Lexington Road Minburn, IA 50167
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Adel Farmers Market
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Beginning at 2pm through 8pm, the following intersections will be affected: Main St & N 9th St Main St & N 10th St Court & N 10th St Road closures will remain in place throughout the market event. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.
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City Council Meeting
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Adel Library, Community Room 303 S. 10th Street Adel, IA 50003
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Winterset. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Winterset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winterset here.
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- Mary Daedlow (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
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