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In today's newsletter:

  • How a local grant just upgraded Fremont police patrol cars
  • Will Fremont open city jobs to homeschool and non-accredited graduates?
  • How Fremont's former mayor says he'd guard Nebraska's tax dollars

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Foundation grant helps FPD improve technology (thebestmix1055.com) — Fremont residents will see better-equipped police patrols thanks to a community foundation grant that replaced outdated in-car computers with portable workstations. Officers can now complete reports on scene, access multilingual resources, and coordinate more efficiently across Dodge County, which leaders say will improve service to victims and strengthen trust in local public safety.
   

2. Council to consider resolution on hiring policy (thebestmix1055.com) — Fremont's City Council will decide tonight whether to change hiring rules so applicants with homeschool or other non-accredited high school diplomas can qualify for city jobs, including firefighter and police positions. Prompted by a local firefighter candidate's case, the proposal would align city policy with Nebraska's Rule 13 and 14 standards; the meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
   

3. 2026 General Election Voter's Guide: State Treasurer (allpoliticsnow.com) — A Nebraska state treasurer candidate with deep ties to Fremont, including past service as mayor, outlines how he'd handle transparency, investments, and unclaimed property if reelected. He highlights cutting Fremont's property tax levy as proof of his fiscal approach and encourages residents statewide to check for unclaimed funds and use state savings programs.
   

4. Monday Sports: September 28, 2026 (kornradio.com) — College football fans should know Midland rolled to a 49-0 home win in Fremont over Dakota Wesleyan, piling up more than 600 yards of offense in GPAC play. The wider roundup also tracks upcoming games for South Dakota colleges, MLB playoff matchups, and a busy NFL weekend, but only Midland's result directly touches Fremont.
   

5. Daryl Meiners of Freemont, NE, formerly of Dedham (1380kcim.com) — Fremont is mourning longtime resident Daryl Eugene Meiners, a retired wastewater treatment plant operator who served the city's utilities for four decades. Family and friends can honor him at a memorial service Friday, October 2, at 2 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont, where attendees are invited to wear their favorite team shirt or hat.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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