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Hello Springfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to roll dice or play guitar with fellow Springfield veterans?
  • How a Springfield writer turned Sept. 10 into a powerful story

Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with sun and clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Missouri Vet Center Is Bringing Veterans Together With Dungeons & Dragons (military.com) — Veterans in Springfield can join a free weekly Dungeons & Dragons night at the Springfield Vet Center on Mondays at 6 p.m., whether they're seasoned players or starting fresh. The center also partners on a Wednesday afternoon Guitars for Veterans therapy group at Drury University's Springfield Hall, offering local veterans with PTSD or moral injury a structured, supportive way to connect and build skills.
   

• Springfield author's new novel captures the day before 9/11 (ky3.com) — A Springfield author is drawing on memories of Sept. 10, 2001, to explore the quiet power of an ordinary day in his new novel, "September Ten." Local readers recently packed a Springfield bookstore for the launch, and the book is now available through Kindle, Amazon, and local booksellers for those interested in a reflective, non-political 9/11-related read.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dr. Mathai of Delta Dental of Missouri - Oral, Vision and Brain Health Are Connected —Hauser Group Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors!
    Who's your go-to for a reliable, detail-oriented house cleaner in the area? I'd love recommendations for someone who communicates well and… (Nextdoor Cherry St/Oak Grove)
  • Did any know that there is a place in Arkansas where you can dig for diamonds.
    I can't walk on uneven ground but it sounds like fun. (Nextdoor Grant Beach)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Accounting Technician in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Soccer Preview: Northwest Returns Home to Face Republic After Road Stretch (maxpreps.com)

Willard

  • A prestigious Theta Chi honor for Mo State student - Health and Human Services News (missouristate.edu)

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Ok Springfield! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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