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  • How a $7,500 grant will change money lessons in Appleton schools
  • How Appleton neighbors rallied today to fight Alzheimer's together
  • Turnovers and big plays doom Lawrence in Appleton home loss

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Wisconsin awards financial literacy grants to schools, community groups (wbay.com) — Appleton Area School District has been awarded a $7,500 state grant to expand financial literacy lessons beyond high school, reaching students from kindergarten through eighth grade. District leaders say the money will help refine long-running money management programs so teachers can better measure what kids grasp by each grade and adjust lessons to meet Appleton students where they are.
   

2. Appleton hosts 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's event (nbc26.com) — Hundreds of neighbors gathered in Appleton near the Fox Valley Technical College campus today for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, turning out to support families facing the disease. Local residents like Joseph Scala and caregiver Angela Peerenboom shared how Alzheimer's has touched their lives, stressing that simply showing up, offering encouragement, and accepting help can make a powerful difference for Appleton-area families.
   

3. Frosh Noah Carrasco throws for three TDs as Beloit College downs Lawrence 27-17 (gazettextra.com) — A home game in Appleton saw Lawrence University fall 27-17 to Beloit College, despite a late push by the Vikings. Beloit freshman quarterback Noah Carrasco threw three touchdown passes as Lawrence's turnovers and short punts set up several Buccaneer scores, leaving local fans with a frustrating conference loss.
   

4. Appleton Airport Microgrid Loses $1.5M, Baldwin Says (microgridmedia.com) — Appleton-area travelers should know the Appleton Airport has lost a $1.5 million federal grant that was supposed to help build a solar-powered microgrid to boost energy resilience. Senator Tammy Baldwin's office says the U.S. Department of Transportation pulled the funding, but airport director Abe Weber plans to keep pursuing other state and federal support to advance long-term sustainability goals.
   

5. FEMA confirms $17.9M in disaster aid for four Wisconsin counties (ironmountaindailynews.com) — Appleton residents hit by July's tornado and severe storms can now access part of $17.9 million in FEMA disaster aid approved for four Wisconsin counties, including Outagamie and Winnebago. The funding will help cover temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans for uninsured losses after damage in Appleton and Menasha, with additional support for local governments and nonprofits handling recovery work.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE SATURDAY 10/10: the stand is open today and I added more designs!
    Here until 6pm or sold out. Our flower stand is open today Friday 10/09 until 6pm or until sold out. We won't be open tomorrow (Saturday 10/10)… (Nextdoor Apple Creek)
  • My cat Gaffer is missing.
    He is a tiger stripe and only has 3 legs. Please let me know if you see him. Last seen on Alphorn Lane in the town of Center. (Nextdoor Center Quarry)
  • McCain Foods posted a job opening for Forming Machine Operator Night shift in Appleton. Apply here.
  • Lawrence University posted a job opening for Financial Aid Coordinator in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appleton here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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