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In today's newsletter:

• What Waukee's new e-bike rules already mean for your daily rides
• How did Waukee and Waukee Northwest fare in new volleyball rankings?

Also on today's calendar: The Chosen Season 6 Early Access Event - Episode 1 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Saturday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Des Moines Advances E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance (electricbikeexplorer.com) — Waukee riders should know the city already approved its own personal-transportation-device ordinance on July 20, 2026, as part of a broader metro safety push. A neighboring West Des Moines proposal is still one vote from final approval, and together these rules shape where e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar devices can legally operate around the metro.
   

• IGHSAU volleyball rankings for 10/7/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Waukee Northwest holds the top spot in Iowa's latest Class 5A volleyball rankings, while Waukee's team has just dropped out of the top 15. The new statewide list, released October 7, tracks how programs from across Iowa are stacking up as the season heads toward its final stretch.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Library Closed →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• The Chosen Season 6 Early Access Event - Episode 1 →
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, 900 Warrior Lane, Waukee
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Crafty Saturdays →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Teen Super Sundays →
  Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
  1:30 pm
Monday October 12
• 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
• City Council Work Session →
  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 October 13
• Waukee Walkers →
• 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

📣 Waukee Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🚪😴 Close before you doze!
  This Fire Prevention Week, make closing your bedroom door part of your bedtime routine. A closed door can help slow the spread of fire and reduce the… (Nextdoor )
• Hi , My garage door is falling apart.
  i am clueless what happened. I need a handyman who can fix it immediately. This is an emergency. Please reach out to me if anyone is available now or… (Nextdoor Parkview)

• Steak 'n Shake Operations, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Waukee. Apply here.
• Clean Harbors posted a job opening for Retail Technician (CDL) in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Van Meter

• Volleyball Rams host PCM, Rockets at Audubon (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

West Des Moines

• West Des Moines library expansion to include drive-thru book drop-off (desmoinesregister.com)
• R&R Realty Group Showcases DMAAC Student Artwork at the Arcadia Building (dmcityview.com)
• Iowa Volunteers Plan to Pack Up to 2 Million Meals at Hunger Fight Event (kiwaradio.com)

Adel

• Former ADM QB Aiden Flora Named AP Player Of Week (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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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