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Hello Des Moines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Des Moines' new property tax limits change your city services?
  • How DMU's first psychology intern could expand mental-health care access
  • Evelyn K. Davis Center prepares for new leadership in Des Moines

Also on today's calendar: 8th Anniversary Party and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cities grapple with uncertainty and concern as they gear up for budget season under new property tax law (iowapublicradio.org) — Des Moines is staring down a $12 million budget shortfall and may cut about 40 full-time positions, raise fees, and scale back park services because of Iowa's new property tax law. Cities across the Des Moines metro and statewide, from Pleasant Hill to Waukee and Newton, are weighing hiring freezes, reduced library hours, and new fees as they brace for long-term revenue limits.
   

2. Des Moines University Clinic Welcomes First Psychology Intern (rcreader.com) — Des Moines residents now have another option for adult mental-health care, as Des Moines University Clinic has welcomed its first psychology intern and is accepting new patients. The one-year internship expands behavioral health services, adds new therapy groups, and helps train psychologists to stay and practice in Iowa. Adults can call the clinic directly to schedule appointments.
   

3. Evelyn K. Davis Center director Eric Idehen to retire in September (kcci.com) — Des Moines residents who rely on the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families will soon see a leadership change as director Dr. Eric Idehen retires in late September. After guiding the center's transition from Des Moines Area Community College to Lutheran Services in Iowa, he's stepping down while LSI launches a search for his successor.
   

4. Statewide Eucharistic procession coming to Davenport Diocese Sept. 19 (catholicmessenger.net) — A statewide Catholic Eucharistic procession will culminate in Des Moines Sept. 26–27, when four diocesan puzzle pieces are assembled during the Christ Our Life Conference. Before that, the procession visits St. Patrick Parish in Iowa City on Sept. 19 and other Iowa sites, inviting participants to publicly express their faith and sign their diocese's puzzle piece.
   

5. Remains of Iowa soldier killed in Korean War return home after 76 years (kcci.com) — The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Max Ramsey, an Iowa soldier killed in the Korean War nearly 76 years ago, are returning through Des Moines International Airport before he is buried in Unionville, Missouri. A public procession route will be announced so people can line the way with American flags to honor his final journey home.
   

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    Saturday August 29
  • Volleyball: Harlan Tournament (Varsity)
    Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
    8:00 am
  • Boys Cross Country: ()
    Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
    8:00 am
  • Boys Cross Country: Johnston Sunrise Invitational (Varsity)
    Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
    8:00 am
  • Girls Cross Country: Johnston Sunrise Invitational (Varsity)
    Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two of my dogs are missing!
    A neighbor's tree fell on my fence and they got out. They were fine when I left at 630pm for work. I got home at 830pm to discover they were gone. I… (Nextdoor South Side)
  • Owners Found!!!!
    Found this guy on Merle hay and Meredith about an hour ago. We got him checked for a chip at blue pearl and no chip. He was running with another red… (Nextdoor North of Grand)
  • Allen Lund Company, LLC posted a job opening for Freight Broker in Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Insomnia Cookies posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Moines here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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