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Happening soon: Lapsit Storytime on the West Des Moines Patch calendar

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Hello West Des Moines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! โ˜€๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lapsit Storytime at West Des Moines Public Library
  • Senior Strength and Balance at West Des Moines Public Library
  • Alpha at Valley Church

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.

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    Monday September 21
  • Lapsit Storytime โ†’
    West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
    10:30 am

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KITTY REUNITED WITH FAMILY!
    This beautiful girl is lost and is a little hurt. She has a pink collar with an AirTag but the QR code is scratched off. She's hanging out at the artโ€ฆ (Nextdoor Valley Junction)
  • Anyone know of a mobile vet AND groomer for a CAT?
    This is a short haired elderly cat, that gets mats. My parents are home bound, and have had an awful time trying to find someone that will just comeโ€ฆ (Nextdoor Hamlet)
  • Aileron Management posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor in West Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for University Ave Back of House Team Member (Night time) in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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