🌱 Patch AM: How Urbandale’s near-upset showed playoff potential for the J-Hawks

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In today's newsletter:

• How Urbandale's near-upset showed playoff potential for the J-Hawks

Also on today's calendar: Urbandale Historical Society: 100 Years of Pioneer, 1926-2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 takeaways from Valley's win over Urbandale (amestrib.com) — Urbandale football fans saw the J-Hawks push No. 5 Valley to the wire Friday night, falling 31-27 but showcasing big plays from Dominic Cabildo and quarterback Landon Rinnan. The story breaks down how Urbandale's offense, playmakers, and remaining schedule position the team for a potential playoff run despite the narrow loss.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Art Gallery Reception: Nancy Carlson, Courtney Garcia (Moller), & Viktoriya Zilbermints →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Urbandale Historical Society: 100 Years of Pioneer, 1926-2026 →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  2:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Baby Bounce →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  9:00 am
• Toddler Time →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Public Art Committee →
  3600 86th Street, Urbandale
  4:00 pm
• Afterschool Fun STEM: Pasta Model Cell →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  4:15 pm
• City Council →
  3600 86th St, Urbandale
  5:30 pm
• City Council - September 15, 2026 →
  3600 86th St, Urbandale
  5:30 pm
• Evening Family Storytime →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Social Backgammon: Beginners Welcome →
  Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery, 3281 100th Street, Urbandale
• Art to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If anyone is interested in radon mitigation services, I highly recommend Bill Roberts with Bodhi
  Services Radon Mitigation, he did a great job on my home. He is very personable and an expert in his field. 515-318-9494 Bodhiservices@outlook.com (Nextdoor Karen Acres - Urbandale)

• David's Bridal posted a job opening for Alterations Customer Service Representative in Clive. Apply here.
• Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Restaurant Busser in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• Iowans warned about cleanup, repair scams after severe storms (kcci.com)
• George M. Mardikes - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer - Portland, OR (bestlawyers.com)

Grimes

• Deanna M (Williams) Trump, age 88 (kttn.com)
• Waukee to penalize parents who repeatedly let kids play in streets (desmoinesregister.com)
• KCCI Investigates: $1.2 billion in Central Iowa Water Works projects coming (kcci.com)

West Des Moines

• Full-Time Security Officer Job in West Des Moines, IA (news-usa.today)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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