🌱 How Doane engineers are helping Auburn’s HUA tame storm erosion

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In today's newsletter:

• How Doane engineers are helping Auburn’s HUA tame storm erosion
• Why Auburn’s Creative District just earned a top statewide arts honor
• How two Auburn farm girls ended up linked by one wild river

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
• Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. HUA of Auburn Partners with Doane University to Solve Erosion Issues (anewspaper.net) — Heavy spring storms north of Auburn caused serious erosion at Hearts United for Animals, prompting the shelter to again partner with Doane University’s engineering program. Students recently surveyed the campus to model rainwater flow and design fixes that protect roads and facilities. Their proposal will later be vetted by professional engineers and contractors, helping the nonprofit preserve its well‑known animal sanctuary.
   

2. Auburn Creative District Receives State CreDis Award (anewspaper.net) — Auburn’s Creative District has been honored with a statewide CreDis Award, recognizing how the community built a new identity around arts, history, and the honeybee. Local leader Leslie Clark and international muralist Matt Willey have turned downtown into a growing public art showcase, with a bee‑themed mural that keeps evolving. The recognition puts Auburn alongside just three other standout creative districts in Nebraska.
   

3. Two Nemaha County Farm Girls and One Wild River (anewspaper.net) — A Nemaha County native who grew up southeast of Auburn is preparing for a 16‑day Grand Canyon rafting trip while honoring fellow southeast Nebraskan botanist Elzada Clover, whose roots also trace to Auburn and Peru. Alongside her adventure, she’s working with the Nemaha Valley Museum, Auburn Memorial Library, and Auburn High School staff to spotlight Clover’s overlooked legacy for local students. A follow‑up piece will share how the river journey turns out.
   

4. 7 Iconic Nebraska Drive-Ins Still Serving Burgers The Same Way They Have For Decades (newsbreak.com) — Dairy Sweet in Auburn gets a loving shout-out as one of seven classic Nebraska drive-ins still serving big burgers and drippy ice cream cones on hot summer evenings. The piece highlights its family-run feel, generous portions, and popular mushroom Swiss burger, alongside daily ice cream specials. It also spotlights similar old-school burger stands across the state for your next road trip.
   

5. Sports Extra Part 2: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 (nebraska.tv) — Auburn football fans can celebrate a strong 40–6 win over Milford, highlighted in a long roundup of Friday’s high school scores from across Nebraska. The list shows how teams from big cities and small towns fared, giving Auburn residents context for where their Bulldogs stand statewide. It’s a quick snapshot of how regional rivals and neighbors performed on the same night.
   

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📸 Around Auburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9

• The Toasted Ponies →
  Brownville Concert Hall, 126 Atlantic St, Brownville
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5

• Girls Volleyball: Falls City Reserve Tournament (Reserve)
  Falls City High School
  4:00 pm
• Boys Football: Platteview vs Auburn (Junior Varsity)
  Auburn Middle / High School Bulldog Stadium
  6:30 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Boys Cross Country: ECNC Cross Country Meet (Varsity)
  Auburn Country Club
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: ECNC Cross Country Meet (Junior High)
  Auburn Country Club
  4:00 pm
• Girls Volleyball: Falls City MS Tournament (Junior High)
  Falls City High School New Gym
  4:00 pm
• Girls Cross Country: ECNC Cross Country Meet (Junior High)
  Auburn Country Club
  4:00 pm
• Girls Cross Country: ECNC Cross Country Meet (Varsity)
  Auburn Country Club
  4:00 pm
• Girls Volleyball: Auburn vs Lourdes Central Catholic (Junior Varsit
  Lourdes Central Catholic High School Fr. McCabe Activities Center
  5:30 pm
• Girls Volleyball: Auburn vs Lourdes Central Catholic (Varsity)
  Lourdes Central Catholic High School Fr. McCabe Activities Center
  6:30 pm

Thursday October 8

• Boys Football: Falls City vs Auburn (Junior High)
  Auburn Middle / High School Bulldog Stadium
  4:30 pm
• Girls Volleyball: Johnson County Central vs Auburn (Reserve)
  Auburn Middle / High School Gym
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sanford Health posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Specialist - PT Days in Auburn. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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