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In today's newsletter:
- See which Waukee musician just made Iowa's Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa Rock'n Roll Music Assn. inducts 32 into HOF (kcau9.com) — A Waukee-based musician, Damon Dotson, has been inducted into the Iowa Rock'n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame, highlighting local talent on a statewide stage. The ceremony in Spirit Lake honored 32 inductees, including festival promoters and longtime Siouxland music contributors, and wrapped up with a celebratory concert at Arnolds Park.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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- Adel Farmers Market
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 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 - Girls Tennis: Southeast Polk vs Waukee (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: Winterset Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:15 pm - Girls Cross Country: Winterset Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:15 pm - Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
5:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 950 S. Warrior Ln., Waukee
5:30 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
5:30 pm - Waukee Farmers Market →
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4:00 pm - Open Books: Inside Youth Mental Health Services →
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4:30 pm - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
6:00 pm - Waukee Crime Stoppers Golf Outing →
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8:00 am - Yoga in the Park →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 114 Windfield Pkwy, Waukee
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Waukee. Apply here.
- Smoothie King posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Des Moines
- 'Nobody puts Buc-ee's in the corner!' Petition to secure location for West Des Moines (who13.com)
- This Massive Iowa All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Gives You Two Hours To Enjoy Unlimited Meat (travelmag.com)
- See the best moments from Dowling Catholic vs Johnston football (desmoinesregister.com)
Adel
- Iowa State football vs. SEMO: Score updates, highlights, stats and more (kcci.com)
- Kenneth John Eike of Manchester (kctn.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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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