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🌱 Patch AM: How Johnston donors can honor 9/11 with one simple act
And check out Music at the Market - Chris Powell on the Johnston Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Johnston donors can honor 9/11 with one simple act
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LifeServe urges Iowa donors to give blood in memory of 9/11 (kimt.com) — LifeServe Blood Center, based in Johnston, is urging residents to donate blood September 8–12 to help rebuild supplies after a slow summer. Donors at centers or mobile drives will receive a patriotic hat while supporting hospitals across Iowa and neighboring states, honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 through lifesaving contributions. 
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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- Music at the Market - Chris Powell →
Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
Johnston, IA Calendar, 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410, Johnston
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Johnston Johnston City Hall - 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410 Johnston IA 50
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Morning on the Bricks
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Raccoon Valley Community House 1016 Main Street Adel, IA 50003
8:30 am - Waukee Farmers Market →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
4:00 pm - Tech Help Thursdays at the library
Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States - Boys Cross Country: Rick Rynning Cross Country - Johnston Middle School Invitational (Middle School)
Middle School Johnston High School Cross Country Course
4:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: Rick Rynning Cross Country - Johnston Middle School Invitational (Middle School)
Middle School Johnston High School Cross Country Course
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: North Polk vs Ballard (Varsity)
Middle School Ballard High School Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - Volleyball: Perry JV2 Volleyball Quad (9th B)
Middle School Perry High School Gym
4:30 pm - Volleyball: North Polk vs Perry (JV 2)
Middle School Perry High School Gym
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Nevada vs Des Moines Christian (JVR-A)
Middle School Perry High School Gym
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fareway Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Grimes. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Grimes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grimes
- Single and One Story Homes in Governor's District, Grimes, IA For Sale (redfin.com)
- 11 hottest new Des Moines-area restaurants to try right now (desmoinesregister.com)
- Greene County Historical Society to Host Program on Submarines with Speakers Who Served (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
Urbandale
- Urbandale City Council rejects land use change for proposed Buc-ee's (kcci.com)
- Waukee elementary school dismisses early Tuesday due to power outage (kcci.com)
Ok Johnston! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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