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🌱 Patch AM: Why Waukee is walking away from Flock license plate cameras
Make time for Football: ADM vs Johnston (Varsity) on the Waukee Patch calendar
Good morning to you Waukee! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Waukee is walking away from Flock license plate cameras
- Waukee firefighters help contain massive salvage yard blaze near De Soto
- How a Waukee Northwest walk-on became Iowa's hottest O-line story
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Council Bluffs looks to replace Flock cameras with another company at mayor's request (nonpareilonline.com) — Waukee has decided to stop using Flock automated license plate reader cameras, joining Indianola as central Iowa communities stepping away from the technology amid broader debates over data privacy. As Council Bluffs' mayor now pushes to replace Flock with another vendor, state lawmakers are also weighing new guardrails on how law enforcement uses these surveillance tools. 
• 1 injured in blaze at De Soto auto salvage yard (dailydispatch.com) — Waukee's professional firefighters were among several departments called to battle a massive blaze Wednesday morning at Hawkeye Auto Salvage south of De Soto, where one person was injured and taken to a hospital. Volunteer crews from surrounding towns joined Waukee in containing the fire, which burned intensely because of oils and chemicals stored on-site, but no firefighters were hurt.
• Cael Winter, Kade Pieper give Iowa 2 great center options (press-citizen.com) — A former Waukee Northwest High School standout, walk-on lineman Cael Winter is pushing for a starting role on Iowa's offensive line this fall, competing with All-American Kade Pieper at center and guard. His remarkable comeback from life-threatening illness and rapid development have made him one of the biggest stories of Hawkeye preseason camp, giving Waukee fans a direct rooting interest.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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- Football: ADM vs Johnston (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm - Summer Sendoff River Float
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Redfield Boat Ramp Bridge St Redfield, IA 50233
8:00 am - Yoga in the Park →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 114 Windfield Pkwy, Waukee
8:30 am - Community Appreciation Day
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Outside the Raccoon Valley Community House at 1016 Main St., Adel.
12:00 pm - Member Orientation
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Adel City Hall 301 S 10th Street Adel, IA 50003
10:00 am - 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 - Volleyball: ADM JV2/9B Early Bird Quad (Junior Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Dallas Center-Grimes vs ADM (Freshman)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
5:30 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting - Tiger Spirits
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 608 Greene St Suite 2 Adel, IA 50003
4:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Johnston (Freshman)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
6:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Johnston (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm - Maria Bamford →
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines
7:30 pm
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Waukee. Apply here.
- i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Youth Sports Official in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- DNR investigating fuel spill into Dallas County creek following fire (kcrg.com)
- Building Curiosity: A Makerspace Primer (schoollibraryjournal.com)
West Des Moines
- Roundtable with Nunn, business leaders focuses on reducing burdens for Main Street businesses (riponadvance.com)
- Iowa State Fair's Hat Parade highlights creativity and personal stories (kcci.com)
- Wells Fargo layoffs continue with 14 more jobs cut in West Des Moines (desmoinesregister.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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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