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🌱 Kiowa trucker earns podium finish at major regional driving championships
Kiowa, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Kiowa! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Kiowa trucker earns podium finish at major regional driving championships
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
- Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NTDC names 2026 grand champion (thetrucker.com) — A professional truck driver from Kiowa William Lynds, placed third in the five-axle sleeper class at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships in Grand Island. The event drew top drivers from across the region, testing their written knowledge, pre-trip inspections, interviews, and precision driving skills, with several winners advancing to national competitions later this year. 
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Country Music Project Live at The Stagecoach Saloon →
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50th Annual Parker Days Festival-FULL Festival →
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Eye Five Transportation and Road Safety Event
Sagewood Middle School Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Dr, Parker, CO 80134, USA
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Walker Williams →
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Live DJ in the Lounge with DJ Max →
Sinners & Saints, 221 Perry St, Castle Rock
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Parker Days 50th Annual Festival — Day 4 →
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💬 Chatter
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- Hello neighbors.
Charley is still missing. We need everyone’s help to try and bring him home. He is caught up on all shots and if for any reason he needs attention,… (Nextdoor Ute Village) - Lost cat near 227 Navajo st Kiowa
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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