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What's up Johnston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Johnston about to lose its traditional landline phone service?
  • What did 2nd District candidates argue about in Johnston's final debate?
  • How new diesel tax relief from Johnston could ease farmers' harvest costs

Also on today's calendar: Parkinson's Strength and Balance and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CenturyLink not ending landline service in Lee County — yet (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — CenturyLink plans to shut down traditional landline service in several Iowa communities, including Johnston, starting October 18, as it moves customers to newer technologies. While Fort Madison is spared for now, Johnston residents relying on copper phone lines should prepare to switch to options like CenturyLink's Connected Voice with Air-Line or other providers to maintain home phone and 911 access.
   

• Two candidates in Iowa's 2nd district meet for final debate (superhits1027.com) — A key congressional debate for Iowa's 2nd District was held in Johnston on Iowa PBS, giving local viewers a close look at two candidates' views on tariffs and Social Security. Republican Joe Mitchell and Democrat Lindsay James clashed over Trump-era trade policies, deficit concerns, and how to keep Social Security solvent for future retirees.
   

• Iowa Corn Growers Welcome Diesel Fuel Price Relief (morningagclips.com) — From Johnston, farm leaders announced new diesel tax relief that lets Iowa farmers temporarily use untaxed off-road diesel in equipment supporting on-road harvest work. This move, praised by the Iowa Corn Growers Association, aims to ease fuel costs just as harvest ramps up, offering some financial breathing room for producers facing tight margins and high input prices.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Verizon posted a job opening for Retail Sales Consultant - Verizon in Johnston. Apply here.
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

  • Grimes man gets 50 years in prison for baby's death (kcci.com)
  • Overnight closures on eastbound I-80 between Southwest Mixmaster and Jordan Creek Parkway begin Sunday, Oct. 11 (iowadot.gov)
  • Rebecca Jean Miller, 72, of Perry (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

Urbandale

  • Iowa Homes for Heroes gives Navy veteran new home in Urbandale (desmoinesregister.com)
  • Construction on new Kansas City Buc-ee's progressing quickly, opening date moved (ktvo.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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