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🌱 Patch AM: Staff and Family Picnic and 11 more events
And on the Urbandale Patch calendar - Labor Day
Coffee in hand, Urbandale? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Staff and Family Picnic at Valerius Elementary School
- Labor Day at Urbandale, IA Calendar
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Saturday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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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 - Labor Day →
Urbandale, IA Calendar
Friday August 28
Monday September 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hittin' the Bricks
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 301 S 10th St Adel, IA
7:30 am - Volleyball: ADM VB Quad (Junior Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Harlan Community vs ADM (Junior Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:30 pm - Volleyball: ADM VB Quad (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Harlan Community vs ADM (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Greene County vs ADM (Junior Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
5:15 pm - Volleyball: Greene County vs ADM (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
5:15 pm - Football: Winterset vs ADM (Freshman)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
6:00 pm - Football: Winterset vs ADM (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: Johnston Sunrise Invitational (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
8:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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- Levels Family Chiropractic — (515) 461-9738
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dolly Parton passed away yesterday.
She was loved by millions and she always spoke plainly about kindness and judgment. "If you're the fine Christian you think you are, why are you… (Nextdoor Parkview - Urbandale)
- Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1791) in Urbandale. Apply here.
- Outback Steakhouse - Bloomin' Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Health Officials Work To Track Measles Outbreak In South-Central Iowa (1380kcim.com)
- Iowa Pork Names Sadie Heath Programs and Events Manager (rcreader.com)
- Clive police partner with Lions Club to improve mental health crisis response (kcci.com)
Grimes
- Court documents: Waukee football coach had BAC triple the legal limit at time of OWI arrest (kcci.com)
- XC Olympian Met with DCG Boy's Cross Country Team in Offseason (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
West Des Moines
- Many Hands Thrift Market opens new store in West Des Moines (kcci.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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