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Parsons, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What federal approval means for Parsons’ controversial underground nuclear reactor
  • Which Parsons church service best fits your Sunday plans?
  • Parsons community remembers the life and faith of Julie Linthicum

Also on today's calendar: Learn to Sew! and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Headlines for Thursday, October 1, 2026 (kansaspublicradio.org) — A proposed one-mile underground nuclear reactor in Parsons just cleared a key U.S. Department of Energy safety-design step, while a local advocacy group continues to question long-term risks for nearby residents and landowners. The broader statewide roundup also covers criminal cases, higher-education cuts, KU childcare and research news, and economic shifts at major Kansas employers.
   

2. October 2, 2026 Issue, Page 4 of 13 (parsonssun.com) — Local churches in Parsons and nearby towns list worship times, locations, and contact details, along with an invitation to Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s Episcopal on Corning. If you’re looking for a new congregation, service time, or a special way to include your pets in worship this weekend, this page pulls together many of the key options close to home.
   

3. Julie Linthicum (blogspot.com) — Parsons is mourning the loss of Julie M. Linthicum, a 57-year-old stylist, minister’s wife, and creative soul whose life touched many through her salon work, church service, and online storytelling. Family and friends can gather Thursday evening at Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons, and memorials are being accepted for her grandchildren’s education fund at the funeral home on North 26th Street.
   

4. October 2, 2026 Issue, Page 7 of 13 (parsonssun.com) — Local readers will find Parsons Sun classifieds here, including a Labette County guardianship notice and job openings with regional organizations and the City of Chanute. The page also lists subscription details for the Parsons Sun and promotes upcoming events like an Iola auction and Neosho County landfill cleanup week that Parsons-area residents can use.
   

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  • Ducommun posted a job opening for CNC Machinist - A Shift in Parsons. Apply here.
  • Astec Industries posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Parsons. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parsons here.

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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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Parsons

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Parsons

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.