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In today's newsletter:
- How did Waukee and Waukee Northwest fare under Friday night lights?
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Monday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High School Football Scores – Sept. 4, 2026 (who13.com) — Waukee football fans saw a tight matchup, with Waukee falling 14–10 to Ankeny, while Waukee Northwest lost a high-scoring battle to Valley, 56–42. The roundup also lists dozens of other Iowa high school scores, including ADM's narrow win over Ballard and DCG's dominant shutout of Ottumwa.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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Monday September 7 - All City offices CLOSED in observance of Labor Day →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
8:00 am Tuesday September 8 - 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 - Girls Tennis: Southeast Polk vs Waukee (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
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 - Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 950 S. Warrior Ln., Waukee
5:30 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
5:30 pm Wednesday September 9 - Waukee Farmers Market →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
4:00 pm - Open Books: Inside Youth Mental Health Services →
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4:30 pm - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
6:00 pm Friday September 11 - Waukee Crime Stoppers Golf Outing →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sign up for your favorite fall and winter programs now!
Maybe you're looking to join an adult sports league, or your child wants to learn a new skill. Waukee Parks & Recreation has something for you. Save… (Nextdoor )
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Waukee. Apply here.
- Silverstar Car Wash posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Des Moines
- Iowa Farm Bureau's Farm/Ag Business Marketing + Branding Workshop Series December 2-3, 2026 (iowafarmbureau.com)
- Viewer shares video of bobcat spotted in West Des Moines (kcci.com)
- Six James Beard semifinalist noms are now under one Des Moines roof (desmoinesregister.com)
Adel
- Equity Bank expands Iowa footprint with acquisition of Lincoln Savings Bank (businessrecord.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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