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Be sure to catch Mom's Night Out at Pause Studio on the West Des Moines Patch calendar

Monday September 21st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day West Des Moines! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Mom's Night Out at Pause Studio at Pause West Des Moines
  • Ribbon Cutting: WineStyles West Des Moines
  • West YP: Golf Affinity Group

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

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 61, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Turning cloudy and cool, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

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    It would offer a proactive option for those still susceptible to misinformation and the opportunity to learn how to discriminate between manipulation… (Nextdoor Valley West)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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