🌱 Patch AM: Which top tennis stars are coming to Waukee next week?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which top tennis stars are coming to Waukee next week?
• When will this King Crimson supergroup hit Waukee's Vibrant Music Hall?

Also on today's calendar: Snacks & Facts: Creative Aging With Des Moines Art Center and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gabriella Fleming Chases History As Iowa Girls High School State Tennis Brackets Announced (newsbreak.com) — Waukee will host the Class 1A girls state tennis tournament at Waukee Northwest High School on October 7–8, bringing top players from across Iowa into town. Local standout Addison Latta of Waukee Northwest is also chasing her second straight singles title in Class 2A, giving Waukee fans a hometown contender to follow closely.
   

• BEAT continue the King Crimson vibes • MUSICFESTNEWS (musicfestnews.com) — Waukee is on the itinerary for BEAT, the supergroup featuring former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, along with Steve Vai and drummer Terry Bozzio. Their North American tour stops at Vibrant Music Hall on October 18, giving local progressive rock fans a rare chance to hear classic King Crimson material performed live close to home.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 0-5 Playtime →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Snacks & Facts: Creative Aging With Des Moines Art Center →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  11:30 am
• Timberline West Haunted Hall →
  Waukee, IA Calendar, 31635 Ashworth Road, Waukee
  6:00 pm
• Ottumwa at Northwest →
  655 NW 10th St, Waukee
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Babywearing Dance Party →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
• ArtisTRY Book Club →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  1:00 pm
• Shottenkirk Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  Waukee, IA Calendar, 755 W Hickman Road, Waukee
  4:00 pm
Monday October 5
• 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
Tuesday October 6
• PM Exchange presented by Electronic Office →
  Location 85 Bar West 432 E Hickman Rd Waukee IA 50263, 432 E Hickman Rd, Waukee
• Waukee Walkers →
Thursday October 8
• See How Waukee Works →

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Boylan Construction has some openings for October.
  Anything you need flooring, painting, fencing, remodels, drywall, as well as all small handyman services. Call 515-723-4918 or 515-918-1700 (Nextdoor Midwest Country Estates)

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Waukee. Apply here.
• Waukee Community School District posted a job opening for 8th grade Boys Basketball Coach - WMS in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Van Meter

• NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Water utility buys land in Dallas County for $2.6 million (businessrecord.com)
• Van Meter man allegedly assaults, infects, tracks Waukee woman (theperrynews.com)

West Des Moines

• State News: Steel Plant Incentives, Solar Lawsuit, Traffic Safety, Valley West Mall Sale, 1997 Hit-and-Run Arrest (westerniowatoday.com)
• Ingersoll Wine & Spirits has closed its 2 locations. Will they reopen? (desmoinesregister.com)
• Republicans see warning signs in Senate races as affordability eclipses Trump's message on Iran (deseret.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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