🌱 How did a 179-pitch performance lift Jefferson City over Union?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did a 179-pitch performance lift Jefferson City over Union?
• Could Missouri really phase out all state taxes with one fund?
• Why is Missouri's attorney general probing a campus activist group's fundraising?

Also on today's calendar: Adult Tap Class and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Goodman, Lady Jays battle for win against Union (newstribune.com) — Jefferson City softball fans saw junior pitcher Evelyn Goodman throw 179 pitches as the Lady Jays outslugged Union 14-8 on Senior Night at Jefferson City High School. With big games from Goodman and Emery Redcay, Jefferson City piled up extra-base hits, honored three seniors, and quickly turns around to host Battle today in a key conference matchup.
   

• Missouri voters to decide on fund aimed at eliminating state taxes (ky3.com) — From Jefferson City, lawmakers are sending Amendment 7 to voters, asking whether Missouri should create a massive investment fund that could one day replace all state taxes. Supporters tout a long‑term path to zero taxes, while budget analysts and some legislators warn it could divert money from already‑strained services like schools, health care, and senior programs for decades.
   

• Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Launches Investigation into Students for Justice in Palestine (mo.gov) — State officials in Jefferson City have opened an investigation into Students for Justice in Palestine's fundraising in Missouri, scrutinizing whether donations are being solicited or used deceptively. The Attorney General's office is issuing civil investigative demands to national and campus chapters, including those at major Missouri universities, to trace how money is raised from Missourians and where it ultimately goes.
   

📸 Around Jefferson City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jefferson City

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• National Library Card Sign Up and Hunger Action Month →
  214 Adams St, Jefferson City
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Adult Tap Class →
  211 E High St, Jefferson City
  12:00 pm
• Illuminating the Path Forward - Central MO PCC Mailers Conference →
  1590 Jefferson St, Jefferson City
  12:00 pm
• Pump Up the JAM →
  211 E High St, Jefferson City
  12:15 pm
• Jefferson City Photo Club Exhibit →
  214 Adams St, Jefferson City
  1:00 pm
• Wednesday Evening Yoga →
  214 Adams Street, Jefferson City
  5:15 pm
• Open Mic Night @ The Mission! →
  The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Halloween Home Decorating Contest →
  All Around JCMO, Jefferson City
• Food Truck Frenzy @ The River Market →
  River Market Pavilion, 160 N. Chestnut Street, Jefferson City
  11:00 am
• Perfect Pairings →
  Cathedral of St Joseph, 2305 West Main Street, Jefferson City
  5:30 pm
• THE MANKIN BROTHERS! {First Thursdays} @ THE MISSION →
  The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City
  7:30 pm
• THE MANKIN BROTHERS! →
  The Mission, 915 E High Street, Jefferson City
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Jefferson City. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Jefferson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jefferson City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Columbia

• FREE Trunk or Treat in Columbia by Mid-Missouri Dental Center (with Adoptable Puppies!) (thingstodocolumbiamo.com)
• Columbia Collegiate Advisory Council prepares to launch student survey (komu.com)
• Golf Tournament helps the Ronald McDonald House serve families in Columbia (krcgtv.com)

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-- 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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