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Atchison, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Atchison! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Atchison stacked up in the 4A state track meet
- How Amelia Earhart’s Atchison poetry helped inspire a new Kansas album
Also on today's calendar: Atchison - Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - BL and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Class 4A: Hugoton's Adigun wins triple jump; Ulysses girls 4×100 Relay 3rd (westernkansasnews.com) — Atchison High School’s boys track team scored 10 points at the Class 4A state meet in Wichita, placing among more than two dozen schools statewide. The article highlights top finishes by western Kansas athletes, including a triple jump title and strong relay performances. It’s a useful snapshot of how Atchison stacked up against familiar regional rivals this season. 
• University of Kansas professor and composer Ingrid Stölzel celebrates women poets with new album, 'Three Silent Things' (kmuw.org) — A University of Kansas music professor highlights Amelia Earhart’s Atchison roots in a new vocal chamber album built around poetry by Earhart and other women writers. She describes how living near Atchison inspired a commissioned piece honoring Earhart’s lesser-known poems and how she carefully matches musical phrasing to each text. The album is now available on major digital platforms.
📸 Around Atchison
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Storytime with Ms. Jenny →
Atchison Public Library, 401 Kansas Ave, Atchison
10:30 am
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Atchison - Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - BL →
Atchison Family YMCA / Cray Community Center, 321 Commercial St, Atchison
5:30 pm -
ACKGS Genealogy Assistance →
Atchison Public Library, 401 Kansas Ave, Atchison
10:00 am -
Blood Drive – Amberwell Atchison →
Amberwell Atchison, 800 Ravenhill Dr, Atchison
1:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
Thursday July 2
📣 Atchison Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pickett Elementary https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88063228265
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Tiny Tots Storytime @ Atchison Public Library →
Atchison Public Library, 401 Kansas Ave, Atchison
10:30 am -
Board Work Session
St. Joseph Troester Media Center
5:30 pm -
USD 114 BOE Mtg. →
Riverside USD 114 Elwood, KS 66024
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Possible Board Executive Session
St. Joseph Troester Media Center
6:30 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Troy Public Schools USD 429 Troy, KS 66087
5:30 pm -
Doniphan County Community Baby Shower →
The Wildflower, 926 KS-7, Troy
4:00 pm -
Souljourners Inquiry Session →
Sophia Retreat Center, 751 S 8th St, Atchison
1:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Monday June 8
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Progress Rail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Atchison. Apply here.
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Atchison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atchison here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Lansing
- Filing deadline for 2026 elections has passed: here's the slate for statewide and Douglas County races (ljworld.com)
Ok Atchison! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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