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🌱 Patch AM: Why did Waukee decide to pull the plug on Flock cameras?
Coming up: Bleachers on the Waukee Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why did Waukee decide to pull the plug on Flock cameras?
Also on today's calendar: Babytime and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 57 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 removed Flock license plate cameras amid growing privacy and civil liberties concerns. The story explains how Iowa and neighboring states are wrestling with regulating this technology, and what new safeguards or bans lawmakers across the region are considering. 
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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★ Featured events ★
- Bleachers →
Vibrant Music Hall, 2938 Grand Prairie Pkwy, Waukee
7:30 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Waukee Farmers Market →
Waukee IA
4:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
📣 Waukee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Exercise Group →
Adel IA
9:00 am - Preschool Storytime →
Adel IA
9:30 am - The Friends of the Van Meter Public Library Fundraiser (Shhhhh....It's A Surprise!) →
Van Meter IA
10:00 am - Storytime →
Van Meter IA
2:30 pm
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I told my doctor that I broke my arm in three places.
He said, "You should stop going to those places." (Nextdoor Legacy Pointe)
- TJX posted a job opening for Now Hiring New Store Opening Waukee Part Time Merchandise Associate in Waukee. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (01705) - 15920 Hickman Rd in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Des Moines
- This West Des Moines wine shop celebrates thriving for 20 years (desmoinesregister.com)
- West Des Moines plans to rebuild fire station at Ashworth and Valley West Drive (kcci.com)
- Food Network alum Nash Roe launches new Iowa culinary show (desmoinesregister.com)
Adel
- Adel Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting at Bright Games and Gifts on Friday (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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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