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🌱 Karaoke at Sam’s Bar & Grill and 11 more events

Good day Altoona! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Parkinson's Awareness Fair
  • Karaoke at Sam’s Bar & Grill at Sam's Sports Bar & Grill
  • K² Marketplace Magic at Outlets of Des Moines

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 79 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Saturday: Becoming windier and cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 34.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 37 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m looking for someone to mow my lawn and get my weeds under control, even in flower beds.
    Preferably local to Altoona area. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Adventureland Estates)
  • Panasonic Corporation of North America posted a job opening for Parts Procurement Clerk in Altoona. Apply here.
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bondurant

  • Central Iowa farmers patiently awaiting dry conditions to begin planting (wqad.com)

Ankeny

  • From 5-Star to NFL Prospect: Xavier Nwankpa's Iowa Journey (yardbarker.com)

Des Moines

  • Officers issue nearly 900 citations of Iowa's hands-free driving law (desmoinesregister.com)
  • I-35 northbound lanes to close overnight between Ankeny and Ames for emergency repairs (kcci.com)
  • Des Moines man sentenced for violent home invasion in Ankeny (kcci.com)

Ok Altoona! 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: 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 Altoona

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