🌱 Why a Lowell school board candidate just ended his campaign.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Lowell school board candidate just ended his campaign.
• How a nearby $3.8 million expansion could reshape Lowell-area jobs.

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 72, low: 64.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jake Tjapkes Ends Campaign for LAS Board of Education (lowellsfirstlook.com) — Lowell voters will see a change in the upcoming school board race as candidate Jake Tjapkes has ended his campaign for the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education after relocating out of state for a family emergency. He's thanking community members for their support and says the experience deepened his appreciation for everyone invested in Lowell schools.
   

• Agricultural technology company expanding, adding 28 jobs near Lowell (woodtv.com) — A manufacturing expansion just outside Lowell in Vergennes Township will bring 28 new jobs with hourly wages between $22 and $36 as Prism Controls doubles its agricultural technology facility. Backed by a state performance-based grant, the $3.8 million project will significantly boost local production capacity and strengthen the area's long-standing connection to agricultural innovation.
   

📸 Around Lowell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lowell

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Powder Puff Football Game
  Lowell High School Lowell, MI 49331
  6:00 pm
• Easy Street Restaurant And Bar – Lowell, MI →
  Easy Street Restaurant & Bar, 123 W Main St, Lowell
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Food Pantry – OPEN →
  Flat River Outreach Ministries, 11535 Fulton St E, Lowell
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 12th Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run & Walk →
  Franciscan Life Process Center – Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell
  9:00 am
• Transitus Service →
  Franciscan Life Process Center – Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell
  7:00 pm
• Homecoming Dance
  Lowell High School Lowell, MI 49331
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Douglas Fryer-Painting With Purpose: Reimagining the Landscape →
  Franciscan Life Process Center – Lowell Campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell
  9:00 am
Thursday October 8
• HS Orchestra Concert
  Lowell High School Lowell, MI 49331
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Mass and education session for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis →
  Franciscan Life Process Center, 11650 Downes St., Lowell
  10:00 am
• Harvest Fest Popup Book Sale →
  Kent District Library-Englehardt Branch, 200 North Monroe Street, Lowell
  12:00 pm

📣 Lowell Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Lowell. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Belding. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lowell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest Hills

• Morley Stanwood vs Ludington (maxpreps.com)

Kentwood

• Walk, Roll or Stroll: Join Lori's Voice for Pathways to Possibilities this October (fox17online.com)
• Over 1,400 people fill downtown church for 'Abdul for Senate' rally (thecollegiatelive.com)

Ok Lowell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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