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Greetings Yorkville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much a Georgeanna Street home just sold for
  • Where can Yorkville drivers find the cheapest diesel this week?
  • Yorkville native Jaden Schutt earns captain role at Kansas State

Also on today's calendar: Voluntary Action Center's Escape. Stay. Play! Raffle Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels in DeKalb Co and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sale closed in Yorkville: $400,000 for a single-family home (shawlocal.com) — A Yorkville single-family home on Georgeanna Street recently sold for $400,000, highlighting current neighborhood prices and features like three bedrooms, two baths, and a two-car garage. The article also compares this sale with several nearby Yorkville properties, giving residents a snapshot of how local home values have been trending on surrounding streets.
   

• Drivers in Kendall County see lowest diesel gas at $5.49 in week ending Sept. 19 (kendallcountytimes.com) — Yorkville drivers are seeing diesel prices around the mid-$6 range, as part of a broader look at where Kendall County residents can currently find the lowest diesel costs. The report compares local station prices with statewide and national averages, explaining how global oil markets and refinery issues are keeping fuel relatively expensive.
   

• K-State men's basketball names captains for 2026-27 season (themercury.com) — A Yorkville native, fifth-year guard Jaden Schutt, has been named one of three team captains for Kansas State men's basketball this season, spotlighting a local athlete on a major college stage. The piece outlines his journey through Duke and Virginia Tech, his three-point shooting success, and how he fits into K-State's largely rebuilt roster under a new head coach.
   

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