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Good morning Johnston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Vylor's new Johnston headquarters reshape jobs and investment?
  • Why did NATO's leader come to Johnston's Guard headquarters last week?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little morning rain, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• With Vylor spinoff, Johnston again becomes seed company headquarters (amestrib.com) — Johnston is set to become the official headquarters of new seed giant Vylor Inc., potentially bringing more research investment, jobs, and prestige to the city as it spins off from Corteva. Local leaders are already discussing incentives while experts say Vylor's heavy R&D focus in Johnston could boost central Iowa's economy and agricultural innovation for years to come.
   

• Ernst and Grassley introduce resolution marking Iowa-Kosovo partnership anniversary (hawkeyereporter.com) — Johnston recently hosted NATO's secretary general at the Iowa National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, underscoring the city's role in a 15-year partnership with Kosovo. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley marked the anniversary with a Senate resolution, highlighting how training ties in Johnston help support security and stability in eastern Europe while showcasing Iowa's global connections.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 09558, URBANDALE 86TH&NORTHPARK DR in Johnston. Apply here.
  • Wesley Retirement Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Billing Specialist in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

  • UNI wrestling releases schedule (timesrepublican.com)
  • Annual Texas Roadhouse Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser for Special Olympics Iowa to be held October 1 Across Iowa (rcreader.com)

Urbandale

  • Iowa GOP, Zach Lahn tout epic tax policies, but deliver a paper tiger (bleedingheartland.com)
  • JMC students provide front-row coverage of historic Union Jack Classic in London (ku.edu)
  • Buc-ee's eyeing Oklahoma expansion (cstoredive.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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