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In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Urbandale catcher now on a national softball watchlist.
- How an alleged hidden bathroom recording led to charges in Urbandale
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Watchlist Wednesday: Who's on the Class of 2030 Radar This Week? (extrainningsoftball.com) — An Urbandale catcher, Carla Henry, is drawing national attention as one of four Class of 2030 softball players highlighted in Extra Inning Softball's Watchlist Wednesday feature. The piece explains how national rankings and nominations work, while spotlighting Henry's high-level tournament experience, strong academics, and multi-sport background alongside standout peers from Pennsylvania, California, and Wisconsin. 
• Minnesota man arrested for secretly recording people in the nude at Urbandale home, court documents say (who13.com) — Urbandale police have charged a Minnesota man with two counts of invasion of privacy after victims staying at an Urbandale home on January 1 allegedly found his phone secretly recording in a bathroom. Court documents say additional nude images were discovered on the device, and the defendant is scheduled for arraignment in September.
📸 Around Urbandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
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- Staff and Family Picnic
Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, IA 50322
5:00 pm
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting - Tiger Spirits
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 608 Greene St Suite 2 Adel, IA 50003
4:00 pm - The Bridge is Back Bicycle Ride →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
5:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Johnston (Freshman)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
6:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Johnston (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm - Maria Bamford →
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines
7:30 pm - Summer Sendoff River Float
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Redfield Boat Ramp Bridge St Redfield, IA 50233
8:00 am - Yoga in the Park →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 114 Windfield Pkwy, Waukee
8:30 am - Community Appreciation Day
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Outside the Raccoon Valley Community House at 1016 Main St., Adel.
12:00 pm - Member Orientation
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Adel City Hall 301 S 10th Street Adel, IA 50003
10:00 am - Adel Farmers Market
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Beginning at 2pm through 8pm, the following intersections will be affected: Main St & N 9th St Main St & N 10th St Court & N 10th St Road closures will remain in place throughout the market event. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.
4:00 pm - Music at the Market - Beggars Bargain →
Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to thank everyone here who took the time and helped me while I was on crutches.
My regret is I wasn't able to get each person's name. I'd like to thank each one personally. I went to Dr. yesterday who took xray. She said my knee… (Nextdoor Olmstead Place) - Looking for recommendations for lawn aeration in Patricia Park.
So far I've contacted two companies who have given pricey estimates of $260 and $330, far above what I would expect to pay for aeration. Thanks in… (Nextdoor Patricia Park)
- Arby's - DRM, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Clive. Apply here.
- Outback Steakhouse - Bloomin' Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Siblings from Clive take top spots in singing contest at Iowa State Fair (kcci.com)
- AM PM Plumbing Expands Service Capacity to Meet Rising Demand for Plumbers (daily-tribune.com)
- Davis County solar microgrid powers measles vaccinations (kcci.com)
Grimes
- Republicans choose Wes Enos as nominee in Iowa Senate District 23 race (usatoday.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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