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Norwalk, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Norwalk! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are Norwalk teens suddenly obsessed with playing pool?
- Which Hollywood Superman actually grew up in Norwalk, Iowa?
Also on today's calendar: Oskaloosa Varsity Baseball @ Norwalk and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• What's the deal with pool? (norwalkspear.com) — Teen boys in Norwalk are flocking to Pin High Sports Bar to play table pool, turning it into a popular new hangout. Students from Norwalk High School say the game is a fun way to socialize, though some early adopters now grumble about crowded tables and inexperienced players joining the trend. 
• No Way You Knew These 13 Celebrities Were From Iowa (y105fm.com) — Norwalk gets a fun shout-out here as the hometown where actor Brandon Routh grew up and went to high school, alongside a list of other famous Iowans. From John Wayne and Herbert Hoover to Shawn Johnson and Ashton Kutcher, the piece highlights how many well-known names started in Iowa communities just like Norwalk.
📸 Around Norwalk
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Upcoming Events in
Norwalk
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★ Featured events ★
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HBA Golf League →
The Legacy Golf Club, 400 Legacy Pkwy, Norwalk
4:30 pm
Monday May 18
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Other local events
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Oskaloosa Varsity Baseball @ Norwalk →
Norwalk High School, 1201 North Ave, Norwalk
5:00 pm -
HBA Golf League →
The Legacy Golf Club, 400 Legacy Pkwy, Norwalk
4:30 pm -
Jordan Messerole →
Carper Vineyard and Winery, 4603 Dakota St, Norwalk
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
Wednesday June 10
📣 Norwalk Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Music Bingo @ Middlebrook Mercantile →
Middlebrook Mercantile, 4125 Cumming Ave, Cumming
6:00 pm -
Girls Soccer: Grand View Christian vs Des Moines East (Junior Varsity)
East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
4:45 pm -
Ikebana Flower Arranging
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines
5:30 pm -
Indian Hills Spring Vocal →
West Des Moines Comm School District 3650 Woodland Ave, WDM, IA 50266
6:00 pm -
Spring Family Night →
West Des Moines Comm School District 713 8th Street, WDM, IA 50265
6:15 pm -
Girls Soccer: Grand View Christian vs Des Moines East (Varsity)
East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
6:15 pm -
YPCâs Enchanted Evening: Cinderella with Ballet of Des Moines →
Ballet Des Moines Lauridsen Campus for Arts & Education, 655 Walnut Street Suite 120, Des Moines
5:00 pm -
Spring Ephemeral Hike
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Norwalk. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Des Moines
- America turns 250, and West Des Moines is testing the fireworks (who13.com)
- Proposed trail could connect Des Moines to Grimes along abandoned rail line (who13.com)
- Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for May 3-9 (desmoinesregister.com)
Des Moines
- Christian music acts to share stage in Des Moines this fall (who13.com)
Ok Norwalk! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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