🌱 Patch AM: Why did Waukee pull the plug on plate reader cameras?

What's up Waukee! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Waukee pull the plug on plate reader cameras?
• Where do the Waukee Northwest Wolves land in this week's rankings?

Also on today's calendar: See How Waukee Works and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
• Friday: Rain and a t-storm; warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Iowa nears 900 plate readers as Flock backlash grows (axios.com) — Waukee has stopped using automated license plate reader cameras as Iowa communities debate how much tracking power police should have. The story explains how many cameras are operating statewide, what nearby cities and counties are doing, and how state leaders may add new safeguards that could shape any future use of this technology in Waukee.
   

• 2026 Iowa High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Sept. 14 (on3.com) — Waukee Northwest football fans will notice the Wolves sitting at No. 17 in the latest statewide Massey Ratings Top 25 heading into week four. The rankings highlight how Dowling Catholic, Southeast Polk, and other powers are shaping the 2026 season, setting the stage for big upcoming matchups that could shift where Waukee Northwest stands.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Park Board Meeting →
  Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• CHOW Chamber Happenings, Opportunities & Wisdom
  Country Lane Lodge, 29300 Prospect Cir., Adel
  11:30 am
• Esports: TBD vs ADM (Junior Varsity)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: Indianola MS Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:30 pm
• Girls Cross Country: Indianola MS Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:30 pm
• See How Waukee Works →
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Football: ADM vs Bondurant-Farrar (Varsity)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Walk for FTD - Des Moines →
  Waukee, IA Calendar
  9:30 am
Monday September 21
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
  Triumph Park, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
  5:00 pm
• Jigsaw Showdown →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  5:30 pm
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
  Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
  6:00 pm

📣 Waukee Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My dog used to chase people on bikes a lot.
  It got so bad that finally I had to take his bike away. (Nextdoor Legacy Pointe)
• Have questions about the new ordinance?
  Not sure where your device belongs? This Friday, September 18 from 4-6 p.m., stop by to talk with Waukee police officers at the intersection of 10th… (Nextdoor )

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Waukee. Apply here.
• Universal Health Services posted a job opening for Unit Clerk - Outpatient (PT) in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Sept. 14 (gctimesnews.com)

West Des Moines

• Iowa Farm Bureau's Advanced Farm/Ag Business Marketing + Branding Workshop Series - February 17 - 18, 2027 (iowafarmbureau.com)
• How did three college students land a deal with Iowa's biggest grocer? (desmoinesregister.com)
• New Heart of America HQ in East Village to continue mass timber trend (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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