🌱 Patch AM: Why Waukee joined cities pulling the plug on Flock cameras

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Waukee joined cities pulling the plug on Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: Bleachers and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 65, low: 56.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Missouri, lawmakers across party lines find a common villain: Flock cameras (stlpr.org) — Waukee is among several Midwest communities that have shut off or canceled Flock automated license plate reader cameras amid growing privacy and civil liberties concerns. The story explains how Iowa and neighboring states regulate these systems, details reported abuses, and outlines bipartisan efforts to add stronger safeguards, giving Waukee residents context for why their city stepped back from the technology.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Fraud Fighters →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Bleachers →
  Vibrant Music Hall, 2938 Grand Prairie Pkwy, Waukee
  7:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Babytime →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• Teen Advisory Board →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  3:30 pm
• Teen-tastic Mondays →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  6:00 pm
• Pajama Storytime →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  6:15 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Adel Farmers Market
  Main Street and N 9th St; Main St and N 10th St; Court and N 10th St 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
• Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
  Triumph Park, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 23
• Exercise Group →
  Adel IA
  9:00 am
• My First Story Time →
  Adel IA
  9:30 am
• Baby Doll Storytime →
  West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
  10:30 am
• Senior Strength and Balance →
  West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tad is ready to hop on his scooter and hit the trail.
  But he's missing some important gear! Can you help Tad prepare for a safe ride? Swipe to help him add important gear. A little preparation can help… (Nextdoor )
• What's going on at brick towne at kettlestone?
  Lots of police in the parking lot. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/ZRM7jrRI4O (Nextdoor Olson)

• Waukee Community School District posted a job opening for Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach - NWHS in Waukee. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(01705) - 15920 Hickman Rd in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Des Moines

• West Des Moines plans to rebuild fire station at Ashworth and Valley West Drive (kcci.com)
• This West Des Moines wine shop celebrates thriving for 20 years (desmoinesregister.com)
• 'BoxLunch' is Set to Open Its First Location in the Corridor (koel.com)

Adel

• Dallas County Sheriff's Office Daily Report September 14-20 2026 (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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