🌱 Patch AM: See where Waukee runners land in Iowa’s preseason rankings

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In today's newsletter:

• See where Waukee runners land in Iowa's preseason rankings

Also on today's calendar: Planning For Long-Term Care - A Free Community Even and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Solon, City High, Liberty High and West High in IATC Preseason Girls Cross Country Rankings (yourprepsports.com) — Waukee Northwest opens the 2026 girls cross country season ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, with Waukee High School also cracking the top 10. The statewide preseason list from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches shows how Waukee programs stack up against other top Iowa teams this fall.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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Thursday August 20
• 2026 Board Meeting
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Patrick's Restaurant, Teams
  7:00 am
• Hittin' the Bricks
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 301 S 10th St Adel, IA
  7:30 am
• CHOW Chamber Happenings, Opportunities & Wisdom
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Country Lane Lodge 29300 Prospect Cir. Adel, IA 50003
  11:30 am
• Planning For Long-Term Care - A Free Community Even →
  Adel Public Library, 303 S 10th St, Adel
  5:00 pm
• Park Board Meeting →
  Waukee, IA Calendar, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Parks and Recreation Commission →
  City of Urbandale - City Hall City Hall - 3600 86th Street Urbandale IA 50322
  5:30 pm
• Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Grimes, IA Calendar
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Board of Appeals →
  Grimes, IA Calendar
  12:01 am
• 2026 Board Meeting
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Patrick's Restaurant, Teams
  7:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I'm having an issue with my dishwasher.
  It runs continuously past the 3-hour mark and does not heat up during the cycle. I checked the heating element and it seems fine, so I'm not sure… (Nextdoor Woodland)

• Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Waukee. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Des Moines

• Casey's buys naming rights for MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion (who13.com)
• Job ID:26029795 - Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (Partially Licensed) – Mid-Land Market - West Des Moines, Iowa (bankofamerica.com)
• Iowa State Fair sets another attendance record. How many went Monday? (desmoinesregister.com)

Adel

• Bridge Is Back Celebration and Community Bike Ride to be Held Friday (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

Ok Waukee! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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