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Cumming, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Cumming! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Wilson’s Orchard in Cumming is a must-visit food getaway.

Also on today's calendar: Meadowbrook Circle at Middlebrook Mercantile and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These Are the 17 Best Restaurants in Des Moines, According to a Local (midwestliving.com) — Wilson’s Orchard and Ciderhouse in Cumming, just southwest of Des Moines, is spotlighted as a top metro destination for cider flights, Neapolitan pizza, and seasonal fruit picking with kids. The broader guide runs through 16 other standout Des Moines-area restaurants, bars, and cafes, offering locals plenty of ideas for date nights, family outings, and food-focused day trips.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Volunteer needed for social visits in Pella.
    Grab coffee, go to the park, or visit in his home. Email volunteer@ridehirta.com to help! (Nextdoor )
  • Collins Aerospace posted a job opening for 1st Shift_ Machine Operator III_ Onsite in West Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norwalk

  • The Spirit Never Stops (norwalkspear.com)
  • Norwalk School Board Approves Handbook Changes, Special Education Funding Requests (kniakrls.com)
  • Rainfall triggers unpleasant sewer odors in Norwalk (who13.com)

West Des Moines

  • WATCH: Justin and Adriana unbox Caitlin Clark's new shoes (who13.com)
  • Valley West Mall tenants face uncertainty after property sale (who13.com)
  • Zach Nunn highlights academy nominations, manufacturing growth, and water solutions for Iowa (desmoinessun.com)

Ok Cumming! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cumming

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