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🌱 Which Ottawa grads are taking the field this Saturday?

Ottawa, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Ottawa! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Ottawa grads are taking the field this Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: Taps & Tunes 2026 - Sponsored by BCI Solutions Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Kansas election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Which ex-high school standouts featured in East Central Kansas area will compete on Saturday, Oct. 24? (eckansasnews.com) — Several former Ottawa High School standouts and Ottawa Braves players will be in action on Saturday, giving local fans plenty to watch across college football. The roundup lists each athlete’s current team, position, and game time, including Ottawa natives now playing for MNU, Central Missouri, and Kansas Wesleyan. It’s a handy guide if you want to follow hometown talent this weekend.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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