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In today's newsletter:

• How Waukee's new rule could fine parents for kids in streets
• Waukee teen turns major health battle into State Fair barbecue comeback
• See where Waukee and Northwest land in new volleyball rankings

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

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Brilliant sunshine and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waukee moves to hold parents accountable for children playing in the street (kcci.com) — Waukee officials are close to changing city code so parents, not children, can be fined when kids repeatedly play in the street and families ignore warnings. The council has approved a second reading, backed by the police chief, with potential fines up to $855 if a final vote passes.
   

• Waukee 14-year-old talks love of barbecue at Iowa State Fair cookout (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — A Waukee teenager who spent nearly two years in the hospital is now chasing her barbecue dreams at the Iowa State Fair's big cookout contest. Fourteen-year-old Ava Weitl, fresh off a heart transplant and years of health challenges, competed in youth and showmanship divisions with flamingo-themed flair and pork chops honoring a close caregiver, and she's already planning her return.
   

• IGHSAU Releases First Volleyball Rankings (westerniowatoday.com) — State volleyball preseason rankings are out, and both Waukee Northwest and Waukee High crack the Class 5A top 15, giving local fans plenty to watch this season. Northwest opens at No. 1 after a 38-1 year, while Waukee comes in at No. 12 following a strong 25-8 campaign.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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Thursday August 20
• Planning For Long-Term Care - A Free Community Even →
  Adel Public Library, 303 S 10th St, Adel
  5:00 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
Saturday August 22
• 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
Sunday August 23
• Community Appreciation Day
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Outside the Raccoon Valley Community House at 1016 Main St., Adel.
  12:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Member Orientation
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Adel City Hall 301 S 10th Street Adel, IA 50003
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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 →
  Country Lane Lodge, 29300 Prospect Cir, Adel
  11:30 am
• VAL Open House
  Valerius Elementary School Urbandale, IA 50322
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just burned 2,000 calories.
  That's the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap. (Nextdoor Legacy Pointe)
• Looking for a reliable contractor to coat a three-car garage floor with epoxy or polyurethane.
  I'm also on a tight budget, so I'm looking for someone reasonably priced—not crazy expensive. Please DM me if you're interested or can recommend… (Nextdoor Woodland)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Waukee. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2909) in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Building Curiosity: A Makerspace Primer (schoollibraryjournal.com)

West Des Moines

• Casey's buys naming rights for MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion (who13.com)
• Davis County solar microgrid powers measles vaccinations (kcci.com)
• Hungry for Mediterranean flavors? Des Moines has a variety of options (desmoinesregister.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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