🌱 Patch AM: How I-55 bridge work will change your daily Arnold commute

Good morning to you Arnold! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How I-55 bridge work will change your daily Arnold commute
• Why an alleged theft at Arnold’s Lowe’s now means a felony case

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Music BINGO and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warm with low clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MoDOT hires Arnold company for I-55 bridges project (myleaderpaper.com) — Drivers in Arnold should prepare for years of lane shifts and ramp changes as MoDOT begins a $16.5 million rehabilitation of the I-55 Meramec River bridges connecting Jefferson and St. Louis counties. An Arnold-based contractor will phase the work through 2027 while keeping most lanes open, and northbound 141 access to the on-ramp in Arnold will be permanently reconfigured.
   

• Imperial man allegedly stole from Arnold Lowe's (myleaderpaper.com) — An Imperial man faces a felony stealing charge tied to alleged underpayment and unpaid items at the Lowe’s on Arnold Commons Drive in Arnold. Court records say he was jailed on a higher bond after missing a November court date, with a bond forfeiture hearing set for early January.
   

📸 Around Arnold

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arnold

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Coffee with Veterans
  Arnold Recreational Cplx, 1695 Missouri State Rd #2004, Arnold
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• Christmas Music BINGO
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  3:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Extended Open Swim
  Arnold Recreation Center , 1695 Missouri State Rd. , Arnold
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• Book & Cook: Vietnamese-American Garlic Noodles
  Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  4:30 pm
• Book & Cook: Vietnamese-American Garlic Noodles
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Teen Art Class: Doodle Painting
  Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  2:30 pm
• Teen Art Class: Doodle Painting
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  2:30 pm

Friday January 2

• Collage of Many Colors
  9:00 am
• Board Game Day
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  10:00 am
• Needles & Hooks
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  12:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Baby & Me: Lapsit
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  10:00 am

Monday January 5

• Story Time
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  10:00 am

📣 Arnold Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone else hang stockings for their furbabies?
  One even managed to get in this picture. Lazy Diva in her box!! (Nextdoor Rockwood Forest)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Mistrey was LOST on December 18, 2025 in St. Louis, MO 63125 near Weiss ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Ward One)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Arnold. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Arnold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Imperial

• Homicide Case Opens After Fatal Shooting (riverbender.com)

High Ridge

• Justice Department calls for affordable vet care (san.com)

Pevely

Ok Arnold! 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

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