🌱 Patch AM: See where Waukee and Waukee Northwest land in state rankings.

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In today's newsletter:

• See where Waukee and Waukee Northwest land in state rankings.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IGHSAU volleyball rankings for 9/17/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Waukee Northwest holds the top spot in Iowa's Class 5A volleyball rankings, with Waukee also cracking the list at No. 11. Local fans can see how both teams stack up against top programs statewide across all five classes in the latest Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union poll.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• On Exhibit: Lean Into the Light →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Babytime →
  Waukee Public Library, 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 →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  6:15 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Toddler Time →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  Waukee Public Library, 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 →
  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
Wednesday September 23
• Toddler Time →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• Teen Early Out →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Trinity Health posted a job opening for Waukee Pediatrics- Receptionist Full Time in Waukee. Apply here.
• Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Van Meter

• 3 takeaways from Van Meter's Iowa HS football win over Woodward-Granger (desmoinesregister.com)
• Van Meter's 'Visitor' keeps the legend alive (dmcityview.com)

West Des Moines

• Iowa Clinic Moves Plastic Surgery to Jordan Creek Parkway (midwestmedicaledition.com)
• Cerity Partners Enters Iowa Market With Acquisition of $2B AUM Firm (fa-mag.com)
• Layoffs continue at Wells Fargo Jordan Creek campus amid AI shakeup (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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