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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 this I-35/80 weekend closure could upend your Des Moines drive
  • How Des Moines plow crews are gearing up for winter
  • Why Des Moines is suddenly a national hotspot for AI optimism

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Monday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westbound I-35/80 Closures in Des Moines Begin Oct. 16 for Saylor Creek Bridge Repairs (iowadot.gov) — Expect major weekend slowdowns on westbound I-35/80 in Des Moines starting Friday night, Oct. 16, as crews repair the Saylor Creek Bridge and close multiple ramps near 2nd Avenue. Plan alternate routes using I-235, allow extra time, and check Iowa 511 for real-time updates so you're not stuck in backups during this critical maintenance work.
   

2. Training for snow plow driving in Des Moines begins (kcci.com) — Des Moines snowplow drivers are already training with obstacle courses to get ready for long 12‑hour shifts keeping local streets safe once snow hits. Instructors emphasize careful driving around plows, spatial awareness, and giving plow trucks plenty of room so residents can still get where they need to go during winter storms.
   

3. State News: Agriculture's Economic Impact, Carlisle Water Restored, and Des Moines AI Optimism (westerniowatoday.com) — Des Moines ranks as the nation's eleventh most optimistic mid-sized city about artificial intelligence, thanks to strong job growth and interest in AI-related work. The same statewide roundup highlights agriculture's huge role in Iowa's economy and reports that nearby Carlisle's water service is back, though residents there remain under a boil order.
   

4. Iowa Homes for Heroes gives Navy veteran new home in Urbandale (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — A Navy veteran and his family just received a specially adapted home in nearby Urbandale from Iowa Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit founded by West Des Moines-based R&R Realty leaders. With support from builders and the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, the group is expanding its work to other Iowa communities while state leaders signal interest in helping it grow.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Iowa's Glen Oaks Country Club Goes Back-to-Back as 2026 Men's Concert Cup Champion —Michael Abramowitz Read on Patch
  • 4 adorable kittens, ready for new homes.
    Our neighborhood is home to a lot of ferals. Mamacat decided our front porch was THE place to be for her first mommy experience, trying to make a… (Nextdoor Highland Park)
  • Hi guys!
    My cat Schmoo enjoys going in and out of the house throughout the day and he didn't return home on Tuesday evening. I've walked around the area with… (Nextdoor Merle Hay North)
  • Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Distribution Team Member in Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Moines here.

Ok Des Moines! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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