🌱 Why Webb City’s East Street boom is being credited to one former mayor.

Coffee in hand, Webb City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Webb City's East Street boom is being credited to one former mayor.
• Meet the Webb City seniors earning prestigious National Merit recognition.

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day for Army SPC Billy Chandler and 6 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
• Saturday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• John Biggs honored for his vision of East Street (webbcity.net) — Webb City leaders have formally honored former mayor John Biggs for championing development along the East Street corridor, including the once-controversial roundabout on Highway 171. At a ceremony dedicating a park bench at Tee Time, current officials credited Biggs' persistence with sparking the commercial growth residents see today and hinted that East Street's expansion is still far from finished.
   

• Kateln Cox and Allie Shuster achieve National Merit Commended Student status (webbcity.net) — Two Webb City High School seniors, Katelyn Cox and Allie Shuster, have been named National Merit Commended Students, placing among the top PSAT scorers nationwide. Both honor diploma students balance rigorous coursework, community service, and varsity sports, and are already planning medical careers, bringing notable academic recognition to Webb City schools.
   

📸 Around Webb City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Webb City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Webb City Farmers Market →
  Webb City Farmers Market, 106 E Tracy St, Webb City
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Sun-Style Tai Chi →
  Webb City MO
  9:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Webb City vs West Plains →
  Webb City MO
Tuesday October 6
• Willard Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Webb City →
  Webb City High School, 621 N Madison St, Webb City
  4:30 pm
• Webb City vs Willard →
  Webb City MO
  4:30 pm
• Free High School Equivalency And College Preparation Classes →
  Webb City MO
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Baby Bookworms →
  Webb City MO
  10:00 am
• Mahjong Classes →
  Webb City MO
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Volunteer Day for Army SPC Billy Chandler →
  7200 S 540 Rd, Miami
  10:00 am

📣 Webb City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Read and Play Preschool Hour →
  Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St., Joplin
  10:30 am
• Adult Take-Home Kit (Tassel Keychain) →
  Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St., Joplin
  2:00 pm
• Joplin vs Neosho →
  2104 Indiana Ave, Joplin
  4:30 pm
• Neosho at Joplin →
  Joplin High School, 2104 Indiana Ave, Joplin
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (01685) - 624 South Madison in Webb City. Apply here.
• Atwoods Ranch & Home posted a job opening for Retail Store Cashier in Webb City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Webb City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carl Junction

• Carl Junction Police Chief Mark McCall Retires After 25 Years (newstalkkzrg.com)
• Spiva Center for the Arts Trades Paint Brushes for Golf Clubs at First Art on the Green Golf Classic (newstalkkzrg.com)
• Prep Volleyball: Helias wins Carl Junction 4 States Classic title (newstribune.com)

Joplin

• Joplin (MO) Fire Department Receives Grant for Staffing (firefighternation.com)
• Golfers hit the green to support Spiva (fourstateshomepage.com)

Ok Webb City! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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