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🌱 Why Jasper’s city clerk and public works assistant both resigned suddenly

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Jasper's city clerk and public works assistant both resigned suddenly

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

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  • Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 59, low: 45.
  • Saturday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jasper Council approves temporary help following resignation (pipestonestar.com) — Jasper residents face changes at City Hall after the council accepted the resignations of city clerk/treasurer Renae Jennings and assistant public works employee Kevin Jennings, and approved temporary help from former clerk Trinidad Garcia for 2027 budget work. Jennings' resignation letters describe what she calls a toxic workplace and disputes over building access and staff treatment, while city officials say their attorney found no wrongdoing.
   

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