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🌱 Patch AM: How this I-35/80 shutdown could snarl your Urbandale drive
Also check out True Crime in Iowa's Early Years on the Urbandale Patch calendar
Good morning Urbandale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How this I-35/80 shutdown could snarl your Urbandale drive
Also on today's calendar: MOXIE Business Owner Roundtable and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Serious crash closes I-35/I-80 in Clive; drivers urged to avoid area (kcci.com) — A serious Friday night crash has closed westbound I-80 and southbound I-35 between Hickman Road and University Avenue, with Urbandale Fire assisting Clive police and state troopers at the scene. Drivers from Urbandale are urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and use alternate routes like Northwest 114th or 128th Street or I-235 while investigators work and construction keeps the interstate closed into Saturday morning. 
📸 Around Urbandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
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★ Featured events ★
- True Crime in Iowa's Early Years →
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- MOXIE Business Owner Roundtable →
Urbandale IA - J-Hawk Mile Run
Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, IA 50322
4:30 pm - West - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event →
Urbandale IA - Central - Beyond Our Boundary, a Micro-Event, Partnering with the West Side Chamber, Presented by the Iowa Wolves →
Urbandale IA - North/East/South - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event, Presented by Copy Systems, Inc. →
Urbandale IA - Urban Loop - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event, Presented By Dymin →
Urbandale IA - Homecoming Parade
Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, IA 50322
6:00 pm - Craft Club →
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
6:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Event for Shade Tree Auto →
Urbandale IA - Mom Reset: A Yoga & Wellness Morning →
Kiddie Academy of Urbandale, 14101 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Urbandale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Safe to Soften Sound Experience **Donation Based** →
Lavender Lotus LLC., 8527 University Boulevard, Clive
6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Urbandale PatchAM possible:
- Levels Family Chiropractic — (515) 461-9738
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This pretty gals been coming to my house for the last three months or so (Douglas and 70th area) several times a day.
Very skiddish and shy kitty but friendly. Wondering if she was anyones indoor / outdoor baby or a stray. Thinking about taking her to get spayed at… (Nextdoor Karen Acres - Urbandale)
- Marsh & McLennan posted a job opening for Supervisor - Accounting Operations in Urbandale. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- MercyOne hosts open house for breast cancer awareness in Clive (kcci.com)
- 'Wheel of Fortune': Florida Mom Gets Hug From Ryan Seacrest After $63,000 Loss (newsbreak.com)
- Polk County lawyer sanctioned for practicing law with a suspended license • Iowa Capital Dispatch (iowacapitaldispatch.com)
Grimes
- 'I don't know what my fate is': Refugee in Iowa struggling amid Medicare cuts (kcci.com)
- Rob Sand draws 1,800-plus to Polk County event (qconline.com)
Ok Urbandale! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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