🌱 Patch AM: How Des Moines Christian held off Roland-Story’s late Urbandale rally

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• How Des Moines Christian held off Roland-Story's late Urbandale rally

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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Friday: Some sun, breezy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• (2A) #3 Roland-Story falls at (3A) #8 Des Moines Christian, 21-15 (kqradio.com) — A ranked Des Moines Christian football squad edged Roland-Story 21-15 in a non-district matchup played at Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale, giving local fans a tight, late-summer showdown. The Lions built a 21-7 halftime lead behind three long touchdown runs, then held off a late Norsemen rally to close out the win on their home field.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Baby Bounce →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Toddler Time →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  11:00 am
• Problem Gambling Awareness Resources →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  4:30 pm
• Tween & Teen DIY: Adopt a Ghost →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  6:00 pm
• Craft Club →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Classic Cinema: Double Indemnity →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Urbandale Canvass for Sarah (Launch from HQ) →
  Urbandale IA
  1:00 pm
• Adult Recreational Chess →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Art Gallery Reception: Nancy Carlson, Courtney Garcia (Moller), & Viktoriya Zilbermints →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm
• Urbandale Historical Society: 100 Years of Pioneer, 1926-2026 →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  2:00 pm
• Urbandale Canvass for Sarah (Launch from HQ) →
  Urbandale IA
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Grimes

• Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 (desmoinesregister.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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