🌱 Which DOT staff just advanced into key Chariton highway roles?

Cheers Chariton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which DOT staff just advanced into key Chariton highway roles?
• How Chariton shoppers helped fund a new kids’ vision camera

Also on today's calendar: Davis County Varsity Baseball @ Chariton.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
• Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Personnel updates for May 22 to June 4, 2026 (iowadot.gov) — Two Iowa DOT employees have moved into senior highway technician roles tied to Chariton, one promoted from the Chariton garage and another transferring in from Oskaloosa. The broader personnel list outlines recent promotions, transfers, and a retirement that shape how state transportation services are staffed across Iowa.
   

• Corydon Lions Club completes fundraising for New KidSight Vision Screening Camera (charitonleader.com) — Families in Lucas County, including Chariton, will benefit from a new KidSight vision screening camera funded through donations at Lockridge’s Chariton store and other regional supporters. The Corydon Lions Club now has the $9,200 device fully funded, helping continue free eye screenings for local preschool and kindergarten students.
   

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📸 Around Chariton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chariton

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 15

• Russell Livestock Market →
  Russell Livestock Market, 31683 US-34, Russell
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday June 29

• Davis County Varsity Baseball @ Chariton →
  Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton
  5:00 pm

Monday July 6

• Russell Livestock Market →
  Russell Livestock Market, 31683 US-34, Russell
  10:00 am

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📣 Chariton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Iowa Kids Camp Trapshoot →
  Marion County Sportsmen Club, 1702 Old Hwy 92, Knoxville
  10:00 am
• World of Outlaws →
  Knoxville Raceway, 1000 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
  6:59 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Knoxville Regional Livestock Auction →
  Knoxville Regional Livestock, 1583 IA-5, Knoxville
  10:00 am

Friday June 19

• Lamoni Varsity Baseball @ Melcher-Dallas →
  Melcher-Dallas High School, 214 S Main St, Melcher-Dallas
  5:30 pm

Friday June 26

• Diagonal Varsity Softball @ Melcher-Dallas →
  Melcher-Dallas High School, 214 S Main St, Melcher-Dallas
  5:00 pm

Tuesday June 30

• North Mahaska Varsity Softball @ Melcher-Dallas →
  Melcher-Dallas High School, 214 S Main St, Melcher-Dallas
  5:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Justin Rivera - House of Magic →
  Lakeside Hotel Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Osceola
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Knoxville Nationals →
  Knoxville Raceway, 1000 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
  6:59 pm

Sunday August 9

• Capitani Classic →
  Knoxville Raceway, 1000 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
  6:59 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Care Initiatives posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Evenings in Chariton. Apply here.
• Plunkett's Pest Control posted a job opening for Service Technician in Chariton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chariton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lucas

• Tornado confirmed in Decatur County, causing damage in Garden Grove (kcci.com)

Knoxville

• Knoxville Summer Teams Travel To Chariton Tonight (kniakrls.com)
• Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Recognize Ulrich Ford Lincoln for $50,000 Contribution to the Bridging the Gap Campaign (kniakrls.com)
• Fire at Knoxville home leaves several displaced (who13.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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