🌱 Patch AM: Rise Against and Alkaline Trio are coming to Waukee this October

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In today's newsletter:

• Rise Against and Alkaline Trio are coming to Waukee this October

Also on today's calendar: Texture Art and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Punk rock bands cover each other for new split record, joint tour dates (cleveland.com) — Rise Against and Alkaline Trio are bringing their co-headlining fall tour to Waukee's Vibrant Music Hall on October 7, giving local punk fans a rare big-name double bill close to home. The bands are promoting the run with a new split release where they cover each other's songs, alongside additional Midwest dates including Council Bluffs and Milwaukee.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Songs and Stories →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Texture Art →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  1:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• On Exhibit: Lean Into the Light →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  12:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Babytime →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
  5:30 pm
• Pajama Storytime →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  6:15 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Waukee Walkers →
  Waukee IA
• Toddler Time →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  11:00 am
• Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
  Triumph Park, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
  5:00 pm
• Jigsaw Showdown →
  950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  5:30 pm
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
  Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• They say the surest way to a man's heart is through the stomach.
  But a doctor said going through the rib cage is a lot easier. (Nextdoor Legacy Pointe)

• 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

• Corn, soybeans both a little behind last year (greenecountynewsonline.com)

West Des Moines

• See Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand campaign in West Des Moines (desmoinesregister.com)
• Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences to Showcase Innovation, Student Discovery (rcreader.com)
• Few Snaps, Big Impact: Penn State WR Zay Robinson Impresses in Limited Role (statecollege.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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