🌱 Patch AM: See how Waukee teams stack up in new volleyball rankings.

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Waukee teams stack up in new volleyball rankings.

Also on today's calendar: Babytime and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
• Sunday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IGHSAU volleyball rankings for 9/24/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Waukee Northwest tops the latest Class 5A Iowa high school volleyball rankings, with Waukee also holding the No. 14 spot. These new statewide rankings, released September 24, spotlight how both local programs stack up against other top teams and give fans a sense of where their schools stand heading into the heart of the season.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Bleachers →
  Vibrant Music Hall, 2938 Grand Prairie Pkwy, Waukee
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

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
Wednesday September 30
• Waukee Farmers Market →
  Waukee IA
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• 22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition →
  Waukee, IA Calendar
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 25
• Twisted Balloon Workshop →
  Adel IA
  10:00 am
• Extended Library Hours →
  Van Meter IA
  10:00 am
• Friday Fun →
  West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I'm currently in Chicago and will be heading back to Des Moines, Iowa, this Saturday. If anyone needs me to bring an envelope, package, or anything… (Nextdoor Waukee)
• The sign says, "Huge kids sale.
  " I wonder just how big they are??? And isn't it illegal to sell people??? (Nextdoor Legacy Pointe)

• The Fortus Group, Inc. posted a job opening for RN - CNA(Days) - MercyOne Rehab Hosp in Clive. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Des Moines

• ARTSwork Launches The Invitational Art Fair (dmcityview.com)
• Things to do in Iowa & Quad Cities: Sept. 26–27 (holaamericanews.com)
• Food Network alum Nash Roe launches new Iowa culinary show (desmoinesregister.com)

Adel

• Adel Library to Host Twisting Balloon Workshop Tomorrow (raccoonvalleyradio.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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