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🌱 How a Clinton fentanyl case led to a decade in prison
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Clinton fentanyl case led to a decade in prison
- How a Clinton-born soldier became a living Medal of Honor recipient
Also on today's calendar: Clinton County: Career Services at Clinton Public Library — Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 40 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Clinton man sentenced in 2023 casino fentanyl deaths (wqad.com) — A Clinton man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after admitting he supplied fentanyl-laced pills linked to two 2023 deaths connected to the Wild Rose Casino. Court records show he must also pay $150,000 each to the estates of the two victims, underscoring the severe legal and financial consequences of fentanyl-related crimes in Clinton. 
• Medal of Honor Monday: Salvatore Giunta's Korengal Valley Stand (sofrep.com subscription) — Clinton residents may be interested to know that Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore “Sal” Giunta was born in Clinton before growing up near Cedar Rapids and serving in the Army. The story recounts his 2007 combat actions in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley, where he repeatedly risked his life to protect fellow soldiers, leading to his 2010 Medal of Honor award.
📸 Around Clinton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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IowaWORKS Career Services at the Clinton Public Library
Clinton Public Library, 306 8th Ave S, Clinton
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Eagle Heights Holiday Program - 5th grad
Eagle Heights Elementary School , 1350 Main Ave , Clinton
7:30 pm -
Clinton County: Career Services at Clinton Public Library — Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board
Clinton Public Library , 306 8th Ave S , Clinton
9:00 am -
Culture & Economy
Homer's Deli , 241 Main Ave , Clinton
12:00 pm -
Wiggle Time!
Clinton Public Library , 306 8th Ave S , Clinton
10:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Clinton Cancer Support Group
YWCA Clinton , 317 7th Ave S , Clinton
1:00 pm -
Bellevue Girls Varsity Basketball @ Northeast
Northeast Middle-High School , 3690 IA-136 , Goose Lake
6:00 pm -
Anamosa Boys Varsity Basketball @ Camanche
Camanche High School , 937 9th Ave , Camanche
7:30 pm -
Bellevue Boys Varsity Basketball @ Northeast
Northeast Middle-High School , 3690 IA-136 , Goose Lake
7:30 pm -
Polar Express Pajama Party
Voy 61 Drive-In Theatre , 1228 US-61 , Delmar
5:30 pm -
After Hours Adult Game Night
Camanche Public Library , 102 12th Ave , Camanche
6:30 pm -
Cascade Boys Varsity Basketball @ Camanche
Camanche High School , 937 9th Ave , Camanche
7:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Hourly in Clinton. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eldridge
- 43rd annual Frostbite Foot Race 8K set for Jan. 17 at Scott County Park (wqad.com)
Bettendorf
- Bettendorf church brings live Nativity back after last year's ice cancellation (wqad.com)
- I-74 bridge lights have unique colors for the holidays (qconline.com)
- Iowa football lands commitment from Pleasantville's Braylon Bingham (desmoinesregister.com)
Maquoketa
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