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🌱 How did Alma’s volleyball squad fare in Tuesday’s doubleheader?
Make time for Alma Livestock Auction on the Alma Patch calendar
Good day Alma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Alma's volleyball squad fare in Tuesday's doubleheader?
Also on today's calendar: Alma Livestock Auction and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High School Volleyball Scores: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 (nebraska.tv) — Alma High's volleyball team split its Tuesday matches, sweeping Franklin 2-0 but then falling 2-0 to Red Cloud, with all sets relatively close except the final sweep. The full statewide scoreboard offers context on how Alma's performance stacks up against other Nebraska programs that same night. 
📸 Around Alma
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alma
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★ Featured events ★
- Alma Livestock Auction →
Alma Livestock, 1214 7th St, Alma
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- JV/V Volleyball vs Elm Creek
Alma High School
4:30 pm - V Football vs Elm Creek
Elm Creek High School
7:00 pm - Harvest of Harmony Parade in GI
Alma Public Schools Grand Island, NE
8:00 am - JV Football vs Lawerence Nelson
Alma High School
6:00 pm - JV/V Volleyball vs Southern Valley (Senior Night)
Alma High School
5:00 pm - V Cross Country at RPAC Invite in Sutherland
Oregon Trail Golf Course , Sutherland, NE
4:00 pm - JV/V Volleyball vs Sumner Eddyville Miller
Alma High School
5:00 pm - V Football at Ravenna
Ravenna High School
7:00 pm - Alma Livestock Auction →
Alma Livestock, 1214 7th St, Alma
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
📣 Alma Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bosselman Enterprises Corporation posted a job opening for 1st Assistant Manager - Pump & Pantry in Alma. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Rural Carrier in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holdrege
- Iron Horse Arts District to Feature Hauntingly Detailed Pen-and-Ink Artist Julie Peterson-Shea in October (ruralradio.com)
- Tank Trailer Market To Reach 3.2% CAGR by 2035 on Chemical Logistics Growth (indexbox.io)
Minden
- Volleyball Recap: Northwest Picks Up 14th Consecutive Victory (maxpreps.com)
Kearney
- Celebrating National 4-H Week (nebraska.tv)
- Kearney selected to host 2027 American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament (ksnblocal4.com)
- Tell Jensen Brings Burwell Roots to Ogallala City Manager Role (ruralradio.com)
Ok Alma! 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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