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🌱 Could Carter Lake yards be affected by Omaha’s lead contamination?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Carter Lake yards be affected by Omaha’s lead contamination?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 75 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 58, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha (flatwaterfreepress.org) — If you live in Carter Lake, you may be eligible for free soil testing as reporters investigate how far Omaha’s historic lead contamination reaches beyond the official Superfund boundary. The piece explains health risks from lead, how cleanup works in nearby Omaha, and practical steps families can take to reduce exposure in yards, homes, and gardens while federal officials reconsider expanding the cleanup zone.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I do epoxy flooring if anyone is interested ,
    2,500-4,000 for two car garage 1,850-3,000 1 car garage Price varies due to the condition of the cement and cleaning , garage garage be ready in… (Nextdoor Carter Lake)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager TB36385-WOODBURY AVE. in Council Bluffs. Apply here.
  • SpartanNash posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Council Bluffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carter Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Council Bluffs

  • What my toddler taught me about rain, perspective and being present (nonpareilonline.com)
  • Hospital worker fired after she was twice accused of being drunk at work (newsfromthestates.com)
  • 1 dead after vehicle crashes into home, starts fire (wowt.com)

Underwood

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-- 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 Carter Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Carter Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.