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In today's newsletter:
- Where Waukee and Waukee Northwest land in new volleyball rankings
- Waukee family grieves Air Force veteran David Warren Jameson
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• IGHSAU volleyball poll for 9/3/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Waukee Northwest tops Iowa's latest Class 5A volleyball rankings at 8-1, while Waukee's squad holds the 11th spot with a 4-5 record. The full statewide poll shows how both local programs stack up against other Iowa powerhouses as the season gains momentum.
• David Jameson (blogspot.com) — A Waukee family is mourning the loss of David Warren Jameson, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and software engineer who died at 75 in Monett, Missouri. His son David and wife Gina live in Waukee, as relatives remember his deep faith, love of Corvettes, and devotion to family and service.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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Friday September 4 - Football: ADM vs Ballard (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm Monday September 7 - All City offices CLOSED in observance of Labor Day →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
8:00 am Tuesday September 8 - Girls Tennis: Southeast Polk vs Waukee (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:00 pm - 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 - Boys Cross Country: Winterset Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:15 pm - Girls Cross Country: Winterset Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:15 pm - Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
5:00 pm - Girls Swimming & Diving: Johnston vs Waukee (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
5:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday September 4 - Football: Van Meter vs Treynor (Varsity)
Van Meter Comm School District Treynor Community School
7:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Ballard (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm Saturday September 5 - Dallas County Fairgrounds Racing - Season Championship →
Dallas County Fair, 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel
6:00 pm - Season Championship →
Dallas County Fair Campgrounds, US-169, Adel
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HIRTA is Hiring!
We're looking for a couple part-time drivers in Story County. If you like to drive & help others, head over to www.ridehirta.com/opportunities for… (Nextdoor )
- Bridgestone posted a job opening for Sales and Service Technician in Waukee. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator-3 in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- State News: Administrative Growth, State Fair Favorites and Veteran Cemetery Expansion (westerniowatoday.com)
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- AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sammons Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries (natlawreview.com)
- Norwalk renews efforts to bring Buc-ee's after Urbandale rejection (kcci.com)
- False 9 brings old-school pub vibes to Valley Junction (dmcityview.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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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