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🌱 How Benedictine’s new Independence Hall library just reshaped Atchison’s skyline

Also check out Morning Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Amberwell Atchison on the Atchison Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Benedictine's new Independence Hall library just reshaped Atchison's skyline

Also on today's calendar: Evening Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Amberwell Atchison and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• College Dedicates Independence Hall Library With Justice Barrett (benedictine.edu) — Benedictine College has just dedicated its new Independence Hall-inspired Moritz Library in Atchison, with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett headlining the ceremony. Local leaders highlighted how the striking new tower strengthens Atchison's identity and the college's mission, giving students a prominent new space for study, community, and civic-minded conversation overlooking the Missouri River.
   

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    Tuesday September 29
  • THS VB @ McLouth w/ Maur Hill
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  • Fort Leavenworth soldier to face court-martial in shooting death of infant (stripes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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