🌱 Patch AM: Where Johnston wrestling lands in the latest statewide dual rankings

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In today's newsletter:

• Where Johnston wrestling lands in the latest statewide dual rankings

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Misty; fog in the morning, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 50, low: 37.
• Saturday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dodger wrestlers ranked 13th (messengernews.net) — Johnston’s wrestling team appears in the new IHSAA Class 3A dual rankings, coming in behind Fort Dodge and several other top programs statewide. The list, released just before the new year, will help determine regional dual assignments and shows how Johnston stacks up against familiar Central Iowa rivals like Ankeny, Urbandale, and Waukee schools.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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Wednesday December 31

• Library closes early at 5:00 p.m. for the New Years Holiday
  Johnston Public Library - Johnston IA 50131
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Festival of Trees + Lights
  Edencrest at The Tuscany , 1600 8th St SE , Altoona
  9:00 am
• Speakeasy Karaoke in the Basement Speakeasy at B&B
  Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Winter Wonderland Holiday Pop-Up
  Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Des Moines) , 3201 15th Ave , Cumming
  10:00 am
• Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker” & More
  World Food Prize Hall of Laureates , 100 Locust St , Des Moines
  4:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Forever Fit
  Norwalk Easter Public Library , 1051 North Ave , Norwalk
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50's
  Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel , 1 Prairie Meadows Dr , Altoona
  11:00 am
• 12/30- Clive, IA- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 12801 University Ave , Clive
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's closings - Library
  Madrid Public Library , 100 West 3rd Street , Madrid
• A Very English New Year - 5th Annual
  Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
  4:30 pm
• Iowa Wild New Year's Eve Bash vs Texas Stars
  730 3rd St , Des Moines
  5:00 pm
• Live Music: The Get Down New Years Eve Party @ Middlebrook Mercantile
  Middlebrook Mercantile , 4125 Cumming Ave , Cumming
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GDI Integrated SV J posted a job opening for Industrial Laborer in Johnston. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grimes

• Des Moines City Council discusses proposed franchise fee funding for DART (who13.com)
• How late will Des Moines metro stores be open on Christmas Eve? (desmoinesregister.com)
• Bodies of slain Iowa National Guard soldiers return to Iowa (ketv.com)

Urbandale

• Some communities keep trans civil rights rules despite Iowa law change (desmoinesregister.com)

Ankeny

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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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