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In today's newsletter:

  • What new safety upgrades and hiring plans USD 308 just approved
  • Could HutchCC's new partnerships cut your bachelor's degree costs in Hutchinson?
  • Want to adopt a wild horse at Hutchinson prison this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: 3D Design with Blender and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. USD 308 Board Advances School Safety, Construction Planning, and Teacher Pipeline at Sept. 28 Meeting (nationalcybersecurity.com) — Hutchinson's USD 308 Board just approved major school safety upgrades, including new security video storage and vape detector replacements at Hutchinson High, while also advancing long-range construction planning tied to an upcoming bond vote. The board launched a mid-year elementary teacher hiring initiative, reviewed early literacy gains, and discussed enrollment declines that will shape future funding and staffing decisions across local schools.
   

2. HutchCC partnerships expand degree options, workforce training (hutchpost.com) — Hutchinson students now have more affordable ways to finish bachelor's degrees and land skilled jobs without leaving town, thanks to new HutchCC partnerships with Newman University and PrairieLand Partners. Local graduates can pursue low-cost business, education, and criminal justice degrees, while ag diesel students gain a clear path into John Deere technician careers and health programs continue feeding Hutchinson's medical workforce.
   

3. Wild horse program at Hutchinson prison extended five years (ksn.com) — A long-running wild horse training program at Hutchinson Correctional Facility has been renewed for five more years, keeping both inmate rehabilitation and animal adoption opportunities in town. Locals can see and adopt more than 80 wild horses and burros during a preview Friday and an adoption event Saturday at the prison, with gates opening at 8 a.m. and adoptions starting at 10 a.m.
   

4. Hutchinson's Isabell Van Fleet Named NJCAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com) — Hutchinson Community College soccer standout Isabell Van Fleet has been named the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week after a seven-point stretch in wins over Dodge City and Garden City. Her recent scoring surge includes four goals in three games, and she's the first Blue Dragon to earn this national honor since 2025.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • The egg fridge is fully stocked this morning!
    Duke, our ram, has been watching over our hens. He seems to be fascinated by them. (Nextdoor Plum / 7th)
  • Quick Reminder: The First Women's BRAG Coffee Club meeting is this Saturday.
    9am to 11am at Scuttlebutts - Classroom #1. Bring yourself and be ready to BRAG: Boldly Recognize your Accomplishments and Goals See you there!… (Nextdoor N Monroe St)
  • The Buckle, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part Time) in Hutchinson. Apply here.
  • Hutchinson Community College posted a job opening for General Applications (Do not fill this out until requested by a HutchCC Employee) in Hutchinson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hutchinson here.

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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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