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Also, don't miss National Dog Day on the Des Moines Patch calendar

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Morning Des Moines! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How DMPS construction will change dropoff and classes this year.
  • Des Moines-area crews suspend active search for missing river boater
  • How Iowa State Fair leftovers are feeding families around Des Moines

Also on today's calendar: National Dog Day and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DMPS welcomes new school year with middle school construction and expansion (who13.com) — Families in Des Moines Public Schools will see major construction at Brody, Goodrell, McCombs, Weeks and a temporary move for Moulton Elementary students to Kurtz Opportunity Center on the south side. New maker spaces and a future signature school are coming, but parents should watch for changes in parking, pickup and dropoff routines this year and next.
   

2. Missing Des Moines River boater identified, still not located (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Local crews from Des Moines and nearby departments have suspended active searching for a Windsor Heights man who went overboard in the Des Moines River on Saturday and remains missing. The search focused near NW Morningstar Drive and NW 45th Place in Saylor Township, where deputies used drones and multiple fire departments assisted while authorities expressed support for the man's family and friends.
   

3. 11,000 pounds of food donated by Iowa State Fair vendors (who13.com) — Des Moines-based Food Bank of Iowa just received 11,000 pounds of leftover food from Iowa State Fair vendors, nearly doubling last year's haul. Much of the perishable food went straight to the Des Moines metro on Monday, while remaining items will help feed people across the 55 counties the food bank serves.
   

4. Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Student Receives 2026 CVS Caring Heart Scholarship (rcreader.com) — A Des Moines University physician assistant student has earned a $10,000 CVS Caring Hearts Scholarship, highlighting local training for future health care providers. Bryn Miller was recognized for her academic strength and extensive community service, and says the award will help her continue advanced studies aimed at improving care in underserved communities, including rural Iowa.
   

5. Iowa reports 17 measles cases, adds Bloomfield exposure location (cbs2iowa.com subscription) — Health officials have identified several measles exposure sites in the Des Moines metro, including Menards in Des Moines and businesses in Clive and West Des Moines, tied to a growing southern Iowa outbreak. With 17 cases confirmed statewide, residents who visited listed locations on the specified dates are urged to monitor for symptoms and check their vaccination status with a healthcare provider.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Line Dancing →
    Indianola, IA Calendar, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
    9:00 am
  • Cards (Hand & Foot) →
    Indianola, IA Calendar, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
    10:00 am
  • Adel Farmers Market
    Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Beginning at 2pm through 8pm, the following intersections will be affected: Main St & N 9th St Main St & N 10th St Court & N 10th St Road closures will remain in place throughout the market event. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.
    4:00 pm
  • Music at the Market - Beggars Bargain →
    Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Sylvia, a dog who went missing in Des Moines, IA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 43 minutes. More details here https:/… (Nextdoor Drake)
  • Does anyone know of a dog or puppy that needs a home?
    My therapist at the VA recommended and wrote me a letter for an ESA dog. I was hoping to find a German shepherd or a dog mixed with a shepherd but I… (Nextdoor Merle Hay South)
  • Marsden Services posted a job opening for Full Time Floating Cleaner Day Shift, Des Moines, IA in Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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