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š± Patch AM: How will Zionsville schools spend their new $86,000 safety grant?
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What's up Zionsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Zionsville schools spend their new $86,000 safety grant?
- Meet the Zionsville teen who swept the State Fair art awards
- How do Zionsville gas prices stack up against nearby Boone County towns?
Also on today's calendar: Graham Rahal Performance Cars and Coffee and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boone County lawmakers: State Awards Funding to Local Schools for Safety Upgrades (clintoncountydailynews.com) — Zionsville Community Schools are receiving $86,000 in state-secured school safety grants, part of more than $275,000 awarded to Boone County districts for security upgrades. Local lawmakers from Zionsville highlight that the money can fund resource officers, technology, and anti-bullying efforts, building on a statewide program that's invested over $240 million in school safety since 2013. 
• Zionsville student earns top prize at state fair art competition (youarecurrent.com) — A Zionsville Community High School sophomore just brought home top honors from the Indiana State Fair's youth sculpture competition, showcasing a striking foam ladybug piece. Ruby Hsu also earned awards in ceramics and acrylic painting, all rooted in class projects and personal cultural inspiration, giving Zionsville students and families a local artist to cheer on.
• Drivers in Boone County see lowest regular gas at $3.24 in week ending Sept. 19 (northindynews.com) — Boone County drivers, including those in Zionsville, recently saw regular gas as low as $3.24 per gallon, with Zionsville prices detailed alongside nearby towns. The report explains how global conflicts, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are driving current price swings, and reminds readers that posted prices can change quickly.
📸 Around Zionsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zionsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Zionsville Farmers Market Run/Walk Series - SEP →
340 South Main Street, Zionsville
7:30 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Graham Rahal Performance Cars and Coffee →
Graham Rahal Performance, 10850 Creek Wy, Zionsville
9:00 am - Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 4050 S 875 E, Zionsville
9:00 am - Paws to Read →
120 South Main Street, Zionsville
11:00 am - Radiant Skin Oktoberfest →
60 North Main Street, Zionsville
2:00 pm - Marching Band: Zionsville Marching Band Contest →
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3:00 pm - Live Music: Ian Douglas →
The Scoop, 305 S Main St, Zionsville
7:00 pm - Sprint To Success September 27th, 2026 →
75 North Main Street, Zionsville
5:00 pm - ICC Season Concert | GROWTH →
STAR Bank Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry Street, Zionsville
7:00 pm - Tri-West Hendricks at Zionsville →
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6:00 pm - ITS Symposium: Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl →
9090 West Oak Street, Zionsville
7:00 pm - Business Accelerators →
Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant, 7629 W. Stonegate Drive, Zionsville
11:30 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
📣 Zionsville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Zionsville. Apply here.
- FedEx posted a job opening for Seasonal Courier / Non-DOT-1 in Zionsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zionsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Whitestown
- Ambrose closes sale of 233,348-square-foot distribution facility in Whitestown (rejournals.com)
- 5841 Haverhill Dr, Whitestown, IN 46075 (zillow.com)
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana Secretary of State (wfyi.org)
Westfield
- The 'Butterfly Whisperer': Westfield gardener hand-raises monarchs (youarecurrent.com)
- Westfield resident to chair 500 Festival board (youarecurrent.com)
- Letter: OneZone supports referendums (youarecurrent.com)
Ok Zionsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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