🌱 Patch AM: Which seven spots make Walnut Street Des Moines’ new nightlife hub?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which seven spots make Walnut Street Des Moines' new nightlife hub?
• How a $23.9M Drake Village plan could reshape housing by campus.

Also on today's calendar: Top Dogs Member Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See why Walnut Street is Des Moines' hottest block right now (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Downtown Des Moines' 1400 block of Walnut Street is emerging as a go-to strip for coffee, dining, cocktails, jazz, and nightlife, all within a short walk. From Exile Brewing and Noce to newer spots like The Cave, Locals, Hotori, and The Walnut, the block now offers an all-day mix of food, drinks, music, and pop-up events.
   

• Drake Village apartment complex planned on western edge of campus (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Des Moines residents near Drake University could see big changes as the City Council weighs a $23.9 million Drake Village project, converting historic Ross, Norman, and McCoy buildings plus three new structures into 121 apartments with commercial space. The plan includes tax increment financing, DART bus passes for tenants, and amenities like bike storage, fitness space, and a community room.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Moines

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• Mahjong for Mental Health Event in support of Make It OK →
  RDG Planning & Design, 301 Grand Avenue, Des Moines

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Extended Summer Evenings →
  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines
  10:00 am
• Fall Bulb Sale Open to All →
  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines
  10:00 am
• Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+) →
  Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines
  12:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Top Dogs Member Market →
  Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Pint-Sized Pups Meetup →
  Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Child Passenger Safety Event →
  UI Health Care, Coralville, Iowa River Landing, 105 E 9th St, Coralville
  6:00 pm
• The Harvest Table →
  Rollins Mansion, 2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines →
  Trestle Trail, Des Moines
  8:00 am
• Rottie Meetup →
  Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Sips & Stories →
  Rollins Mansion, 2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Von Maur, 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Nothing like finding a good watermelon.
  I just grabbed one and hoped it was a good one but I heard there's ways to tell the good from the bad. How can you tell the difference? Please share… (Nextdoor Magnolia Park)
• It is hard to find the right dog to adopt.
  I haven't had a dog in like 20 years, and it is harder to do. I remember looking in the ads in the newspaper. A very large number of them in… (Nextdoor Union Park North)

• The Hertz Corporation posted a job opening for Car Control Clerk in Des Moines. Apply here.
• Berkshire Hathaway Energy - BHE GT&S, LLC posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Clerk 2 in Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Moines here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Des Moines

• These 10 Unassuming Iowa Restaurants Serve Seafood Far Better Than You Would Ever Expect (travelmag.com)
• A way to resurrect childhood friendships in the battle against Trump (bleedingheartland.com)
• Origin Homes Awarded Workforce Housing Award for Knoxville's Veterans District (kniakrls.com)

Johnston

• Fort Madison Historic Preservation Commission meeting (pencitycurrent.com)
• Central Football Victory Highlights Busy Saturday for Dutch (kniakrls.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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