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šŸŒ± How a new state grant could reshape Metropolisā€™ industrial park

What's up Metropolis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new state grant could reshape Metropolisā€™ industrial park

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Metropolis seeks state planning grant to prepare industrial park for future growth - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) ā€” Metropolis is pursuing a state planning grant to help make its industrial park along Iā€‘24 truly shovelā€‘ready for new businesses and jobs. Through Illinoisā€™ Regional Site Readiness Program, the city could receive up to $150,000 for site studies and infrastructure planning, with applications open until April 30, 2026.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Metropolis

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