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🌱 How Papillion’s nearby lakes quietly shield neighborhoods from major floods.
Coming up on the Papillion Patch calendar: 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K
Cheers Papillion! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Papillion's nearby lakes quietly shield neighborhoods from major floods.
- Who's taking the mound at Werner Park in Papillion tonight?
Also on today's calendar: 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Omaha's System of Flood-Control Reservoirs (omaha.com) — Flood-control reservoirs and parks across the Papillion Creek basin play a major role in protecting Papillion and neighboring communities from increasingly intense storms. The article explains how lakes like Wehrspann, Standing Bear, Cunningham, and Zorinsky, plus newer reservoirs, reduce flood risk while offering trails, fishing, and recreation, and why more projects are planned as heavy rain events become more common. 
• September 16 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at Omaha Storm Chasers (oursportscentral.com) — Tonight's Iowa Cubs–Omaha Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion starts a six-game home series, with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. The notes highlight starting pitchers Justin Steele and Tony Gonsolin, recent Iowa offensive surges, and standout performances from players like Jordan Nwogu, Owen Miller, James Triantos, and Chas McCormick heading into the matchup.
📸 Around Papillion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Papillion
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★ Featured events ★
- 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K →
8901 S 154th St, Omaha
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 2026 PJ Morgan Charity Golf Tournament with Premier Bank & JR&CO →
Eagle Hills Golf Course, 501 Eagle Hills Drive, Papillion - Ribbon Cutting: Tommy's Express Car Wash - La Vista →
Tommy's Express Car Wash, 10779 Hillcrest Plaza, La Vista
3:00 pm - Caregiver Dementia Support Group →
Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge, 6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion
5:30 pm - Ladies Craft Club Day Camp →
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Camp Maha, 17114 South 63rd Street, Papillion - Together Through Dementia Support Group Meeting →
Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge, 6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion
5:30 pm - Planning Commission →
City Hall Council Chambers (3rd Floor), 122 East 3rd Street, Papillion
7:00 pm - Cars & Coffee Papillion - October →
Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion
Friday September 18
Tuesday September 22
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
📣 Papillion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Card Club →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
3:00 pm - Tunes On Town Square →
Ralston Town Square, 5352 S 72nd St, Ralston
6:00 pm - Songs & Stories →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
10:00 am - Book Binding →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
10:00 am - Watercolor Class →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
1:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager TB35286-SHADOW LAKE in Papillion. Apply here.
- Papillion La Vista Community Schools posted a job opening for Classified - Custodian - Papillion La Vista South High School in Papillion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Papillion here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Vista
- Exit 4 Escape Rooms to Open First Nebraska Location in La Vista (omaha.com)
- Meet Shelby Jackson (unl.edu)
- Roaming exhibit critical of Trump's ties to Epstein stops in Omaha (nptelegraph.com)
Bellevue
- Bellevue University Launches Veteran Backpack Drive (bellevue.edu)
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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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