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In today's newsletter:
- Which Sarpy County decisions in Papillion could affect your neighborhood?
- How a Papillion student turned local museum work into opportunity
Also on today's calendar: District 20 Traditions in Relationships Workshop - Papillion and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny, windy and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sarpy County Public Notices 10/7/2026 (omahadailyrecord.com) — Sarpy County officials are holding key public meetings at the courthouse and administration building in Papillion this month, including an Oct. 13 board session and an Oct. 20 Planning Commission hearing. Papillion residents can weigh in on FEMA's new flood maps, a proposed in-home child care, and rural subdivision plats that could affect nearby development and property rules.
• Meet Dorothea Mason (unl.edu) — A University of Nebraska–Lincoln junior from Papillion is building a path in history and anthropology, inspired by people's life stories. She shares how local internships, including at the Sarpy County Museum, plus campus research and activities, are shaping her career and encouraging other Papillion students to pursue passions that truly excite them.
📸 Around Papillion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Papillion
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Other local events
Monday October 12 - Congressional Update with Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01)
Papillion Landing, 1046 W Lincoln Street, Papillion
11:30 am Saturday October 17 - District 20 Traditions in Relationships Workshop - Papillion →
St Martha's Episcopal Church, 720 Pinnacle dr, Papillion
10:00 am - District 20 Workshop Traditions in Relationships →
St Martha's Episcopal Church, 720 Pinnacle dr, Papillion
10:00 am Wednesday October 21 - Tour & Takeout →
Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge, 6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion
5:00 pm Sunday October 25 - New Referee Field Training →
Sarpy County YMCA – Papillion, 1111 East 1st Street, Papillion
3:30 pm Tuesday October 27 - Together Through Dementia Support Group Meeting →
Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge, 6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion
5:30 pm
📣 Papillion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 8 - Ribbon Cutting: Bio-One of Omaha →
Bio-One of Omaha, 10345 Chandler Circle, La Vista
4:00 pm Friday October 9 - Touch a Truck →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
10:00 am - Sensory Art - Plastic Wrap Process Art →
Baright Public Library, 5555 South 77th St, Ralston
10:30 am - Tasha Layton with David Leonard and Patrick Mayberry →
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 96th St., La Vista
7:00 pm - Labyrinth: In Concert →
The Astro Theater, 8302 City Centre Dr., La Vista
8:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for recommendations for a reliable contractor/company.
We have wood siding with some damaged/possibly rotted areas that need repaired, and WE ALSO NEED THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE REPAINTED. After… (Nextdoor Eagle Ridge) - The outdoor warning sirens will be tested this morning at 11:00 a.
m. Learn more at https://www.sarpy.gov/alerts. https://alrt.se/u/9VZuvsn81A (Nextdoor )
- OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W1671 in Papillion. Apply here.
- City of Papillion Nebraska posted a job opening for Lateral Police Officer in Papillion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Papillion here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Vista
- Search for 'coolest thing' made in Nebraska narrows to 8, including Grand Island product (theindependent.com)
Bellevue
- Bellevue University: AI Risk Management Lunch & Learn (bellevue.edu)
- The Latest: Trump doesn't commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads (wral.com)
- Families of some US troops killed in the Iran war's deadliest strike absent from White House event (kcrg.com)
Omaha
- Multiple Omaha streetcar construction projects nearing completion (wowt.com)
Ok Papillion! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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