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🌱 How you can compete in Neosho’s colorful sidewalk chalk showdown

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What's up Neosho! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How you can compete in Neosho's colorful sidewalk chalk showdown
  • How a former Neosho lineman earned Missouri Sports Hall of Fame honors

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day for Army SPC Billy Chandler and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Neosho Arts Council to Host Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest During Fall Festival (newstalkkzrg.com) — Downtown Neosho will turn into a giant chalk canvas on Saturday, Oct. 3, when the Neosho Arts Council hosts its annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest during the Fall Festival. Artists 8 and up can register that morning on the Square, compete for cash prizes, and help transform Neosho's streets into a colorful celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month.
   

• Allen Barbre, Mike Rader named to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (blogspot.com) — A former Neosho High School offensive lineman, Jon Franks, is among southwest Missouri football figures being honored as part of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame's 2026 class and Elite 11 awards. The recognition highlights his standout play at Neosho, college career at Missouri Southern, and three decades of coaching across Missouri high schools.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Land O'Lakes, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Operator - 3rd Shift in Neosho. Apply here.
  • Opal Foods, LLC posted a job opening for DRIVER- Local Shuttle Driver in Neosho. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Neosho here.

🗞 Nearby News

Joplin

  • Joplin returning to local revenue as federal COVID-era money dries up (newstalkkzrg.com)
  • Crowder College receives touring exhibit on Missouri history (fourstateshomepage.com)
  • Galena man files personal injury lawsuit against Joplin Home Depot (blogspot.com)

Webb City

  • ISP Roundup: Kinetic passes new milestones in Concord, North Carolina (bbcmag.com)

Ok Neosho! 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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