🌱 How a Papillion La Vista band teacher just earned Nebraska’s top honor

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Papillion La Vista band teacher just earned Nebraska’s top honor

Also on today's calendar: 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Papillion Middle School band teacher named Nebraska teacher of the year (thereader.com) — A band teacher deeply involved with Papillion La Vista Community Schools has been named Nebraska’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, bringing statewide recognition to the district that serves La Vista families. Zac Konrad credits strong relationships with students and colleagues for the honor and plans to spotlight the power of those connections as he competes for National Teacher of the Year.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Vista

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3

• 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K →
  8901 S 154th St, Omaha
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19

• Book Binding →
  La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
  10:00 am
• Sprinkle Joy Fundraiser →
  Sprinkle Joy Frozen Custard, 9635 Giles Rd, La Vista
  1:00 pm
• Watercolor Class →
  La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
  1:00 pm

Monday September 21

• Crafter Dark →
  La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
  6:00 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Homeschool Activity: Build a boat that floats →
  Southwind Park, 8130 South 92nd Avenue, La Vista
  11:00 am

Wednesday September 23

• Popcorn & Picture Books →
  La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
  4:00 pm

Thursday September 24

• Crochet Club →
  La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
  5:00 pm
• Jefferson Starship →
  The Astro Amphitheater, 8302 City Centre Dr., La Vista
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18

• 2026 PJ Morgan Charity Golf Tournament with Premier Bank & JR&CO →
  Eagle Hills Golf Course, 501 Eagle Hills Drive, Papillion
  10:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting: Tommy's Express Car Wash - La Vista →
  Tommy's Express Car Wash, 10779 Hillcrest Plaza, La Vista
  3:00 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Caregiver Dementia Support Group →
  Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge, 6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion
  5:30 pm
• Civic Conversations for a Better Nebraska →
  Ralston Public Library, 5555 S 77th St, Ralston
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Sarpy County Board on Tuesday, Sept.
  15, invested in the county’s road network and final stages of the renovated 911 center in the budget for fiscal year 2027. The county is… (Nextdoor )
• I was walking the dogs and 2 coyote ran down the street (Centennial and S 100th).
  They were across from us and only paused to stare for a second and kept going. Keep your pups inside and be careful out there! (Nextdoor Val Verde)

• Kidwell, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrical Foreman - Omaha, NE in La Vista. Apply here.
• International House of Pancakes - IHOP posted a job opening for Server in La Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Vista here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Papillion

• The Learning Experience in Papillion (omaha.com)
• Shadow Lake Collision Publishes Consumer Guide to Rear-End Collision Damage (desmoinesregister.com)
• Dan Osborn addresses leaked Trump voter remarks: ‘It sure sounds like me' (omaha.com)

Omaha

• Nearly 230-foot Slim Jim breaks world record in Omaha (marketscreener.com)
• Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing truck at North Omaha Airport, other thefts (wowt.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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