🌱 How did Kiowa County pull off its overtime homecoming victory?

Hello Kiowa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Kiowa County pull off its overtime homecoming victory?
• How a new bilingual advocate can support Kiowa County survivors

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• GOW: Kiowa County Edges Central Plains in OT (krsl.com) — Kiowa County football fans saw a thriller as the Mavericks edged Central Plains 34-28 in overtime, powered by Jacob Hogan’s five-touchdown, 282-yard rushing performance. The win moves Kiowa County to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in district play. The Mavericks now prepare to host St. John on Friday, October 9, aiming to build on this momentum.
   

• New bilingual advocate enhances Family Crisis Center services (gbtribune.com) — Residents in Kiowa County now have access to a new bilingual advocate through the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend, which serves survivors in your county and nearby areas. The center’s latest hire, Elia Meca, brings extensive education, multilingual skills, and a strong focus on empowering domestic and sexual violence survivors. Locals can reach the main office or 24-hour hotline for confidential help anytime.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• HS VB Tour. @ South Haven
  Caldwell Schools USD 360 Caldwell, KS 67022
  8:00 am
• MS VB at Larned w/TMP/Russell
  Skyline Elem Pratt, KS 67124
  9:00 am
• HS V Tennis @ Dodge City
  South Central USD 300 Coldwater, KS 67029
  10:00 am
• Adult Prom Night →
  130 East Main Street, Anthony
  7:00 pm
• PHS Fall Homecoming Dance
  Pratt High School Rooms Commons
  8:00 pm

Sunday October 4

• Cody Canada & The Departed with Harper Lynn →
  Kingman Theatre, 237 N Main St, Kingman
  7:00 pm
• Cody Canada and the Departed at Kingman Theatre →
  Kingman Theatre, 237 N Main St, Kingman
  7:30 pm

Monday October 5

• HS V Tennis @ Kiowa County
  South Central USD 300 Coldwater, KS 67029
  1:00 pm
• MS VB Tri @ SCMS
  South Central USD 300 Coldwater, KS 67029
  4:00 pm
• Regular Commission Meeting →
  Pratt, KS Calendar Pratt, KS 67124
  5:00 pm
• HS JV FB @ Oxford
  Caldwell Schools USD 360 Caldwell, KS 67022
  6:00 pm
• HS JV FB - Titans vs. Reno County @ Attica
  Attica Public Schools Attica, KS 67009
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Medicine Lodge. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wellington

• Kent Ronald Johnston, 82, Wellington: Feb. 14, 1944 – Sept. 26, 2026 (sumnernewscow.com)
• Wellington Police Notes: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 (sumnernewscow.com)
• Crusader preview: 3-1 Wellington and Mulvane could be a barnburner tomorrow night (sumnernewscow.com)

Clearwater

• ‘A very welcome event': Rain brings irrigation cost relief for farmers in Kansas (kwch.com)

Wichita

• Greater Wichita and Topeka YMCAs are joining forces (ksn.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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