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🌱 How will Wayne’s new partnership with the Nebraska Military Department work?
Spotted on the Wayne calendar: Fall 2026: Research Workshop #3: Avoiding Plagiarism & Using Citations
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Wayne's new partnership with the Nebraska Military Department work?
- Can Wayne State keep its unbeaten NSIC run alive on the road?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain at times, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
- Thursday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nebraska military department leaders, city officials kick off new partnership with Wayne during two ceremonies (thewayneherald.com) — Wayne residents are seeing closer collaboration with the Nebraska Military Department through a new Community Partnership Program launched during ceremonies held Sept. 15–16. The initiative aims to strengthen relationships with local leaders, improve communication, and boost readiness for emergency response efforts that could directly affect Wayne and surrounding communities. 
• Wayne State begins three-match NSIC road swing against SMSU (news-usa.today) — Wayne State volleyball fans can follow the Wildcats through a tough three-match NSIC road stretch this week, starting with nationally ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The article also recalls key wins played in Wayne last season, highlighting how the home court has treated the Wildcats well as they defend their unbeaten conference record.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH Volleyball vs Tri County Northeast
Wakefield Community Schools, 802 Highland St, Wakefield
4:00 pm - 7th - 12th Fall Concert
Wakefield Public Schools Wakefield, NE 68784
7:30 pm - Cross Country @ Stanton
Stanton High School, 1007 Kingwood St, Stanton
4:00 pm - JH Volleyball @ Tekamah-Herman
Tekamah-Herman Schools, 112 N 13th St, Tekamah
4:30 pm - Volleyball vs Bancroft-Rosalie - JV & Varsity
Wakefield Community Schools, 802 Highland St, Wakefield
5:30 pm - JV VB vs Winnebago
WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 203 Crawford Ave, Winside
6:00 pm - V VB vs Winnebago
Winside Public Schools, 203 Crawford Ave, Winside
7:00 pm - Football vs Stanton - Varsity
Wakefield Community Schools, 802 Highland St, Wakefield
7:00 pm - V FB @ Leigh
Leigh High School, 310 Short St, Leigh
7:00 pm - JH VB @ Wakefield
WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 802 Highland St, Wakefield
4:00 pm - JH Volleyball vs Winside
Wakefield Community Schools, 802 Highland St, Wakefield
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nebraska State College System posted a job opening for Admissions Counselor in Wayne. Apply here.
- Post Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Clerk in Wakefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norfolk
- Norfolk man arrested after firearm, shooting investigation linked to Texas warrant (1011now.com)
- Norfolk officials asking the public for help after stabbing (kcau9.com)
- NU Regents approve university representatives to Nebraska Medicine board (unmc.edu)
West Point
- Congregational Anniversaries (October 2026) (lcms.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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