🌱 Xtream Powered by MediaCom - 36th 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank and 11 more events

Hello again Lacona! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

From our Partner
Today's Lacona Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Lacona Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Lacona.

---

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

---

📸 Around Lacona

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

📣 Lacona Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Xtream Powered by MediaCom - 36th 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank →
  Knoxville Raceway, 1000 N Lincoln St, Knoxville
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Yoga in the Park sponsored by Drees Chiropractic →
  Buxton Park Arboretum, 705 N Buxton St, Indianola
  9:00 am
• 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

Monday August 10

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

Tuesday August 11

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

Friday August 14

• Morning Book Club →
  Indianola Public Library, 207 N B St, Indianola
  10:00 am

Wednesday August 19

• Tot Splash Time →
  Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, 714 W Detroit Ave, Indianola
  10:30 am

Friday August 21

• Interstate 35 Varsity Football @ Chariton →
  Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• Back To School Bask - Icyf Indianola →
  Warren County Courthouse, 115 N Howard St, Indianola
  6:00 pm

Monday August 24

• Interstate 35 Girls JV Volleyball @ Pleasantville →
  Pleasantville High School, 415 Jones St, Pleasantville
  6:45 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Ogden Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Pleasantville →
  Pleasantville High School, 415 Jones St, Pleasantville
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Indianola. Apply here.
• Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Indianola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lacona here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Chariton

• Todd Clark (ottumwaradio.com)

Pleasantville

• 36th Knoxville Nationals Provides Packed Lineup of Racing, Crown Jewel Honors (speedwaydigest.com)

Indianola

• Indianola City Council Introduces New Public Works Director at Meeting This Week (kniakrls.com)
• Summer Research Broadens Experiences of Central Students (kniakrls.com)
• Eveliina Salonen Wins the 2026 Ledgestone Open (innovadiscs.com)

---

Ok Lacona! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook