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Mexico, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Mexico! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a downtown walk brought Mexico’s history to life for students
  • Mexico couple faces felony charges over alleged marijuana use by children
  • Mexico-based truck tied to deadly Iowa train collision

Also on today's calendar: Ever After Dramedy Production — Presser Arts Center.

Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Couple of showers, t-storms, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hawthorne Elementary students take hands-on approach to history (mexicoledger.com) — Mexico’s Hawthorne Elementary students recently toured downtown to explore local history, then wrote essays about what they learned, from old gunfights to the town’s hotel and railroad past. Two students earned Dagwoods gift cards from Peoples Bank’s Mexico branch, and organizers hope to make the hands-on history walk an annual tradition for more kids.
   

• Mexico parents charged after giving their kids marijuana to calm behavior (abc17news.com) — Authorities have charged a Mexico couple with multiple felonies after police say they admitted giving marijuana to their three young children, reportedly to address behavior issues. The case, filed in Boone County, involves allegations of drug distribution and child endangerment, and warrants have been issued while the legal process continues.
   

• Teen killed, Missouri truck driver hurt after semi collides with train in Iowa (northiowatoday.com) — A semi-truck linked to Sydenstricker Nobbe of Mexico was involved in a deadly collision with a train in rural Iowa, killing a 14-year-old passenger and injuring his father, the driver. The June 3 crash caused a major derailment but no hazardous material spill, and Iowa authorities say the investigation into what happened is still ongoing.
   

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  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Mexico. Apply here.
  • Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Mexico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mexico here.

🗞 Nearby News

Columbia

  • Columbia Regional is ‘fastest growing airport by seat capacity' in US (newstribune.com)
  • Local nonprofits partner to raise awareness around gun violence (abc17news.com)
  • Day Dreams Foundation will unveil scholarship honoring Aiyanna Williams (komu.com)

Ok Mexico! 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: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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