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Good morning West Des Moines! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this week's I-80 closures could change your West Des Moines commute
  • How a West Des Moines picnic became a milestone for one family
  • How a $1.9M grant could change fall prevention locally

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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A steady breeze, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Overnight closures set on westbound I-80 in West Des Moines (muscatinejournal.com) — West Des Moines drivers should prepare for nightly closures of westbound I‑80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway from Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16. On‑ramps at the Mixmaster, 60th Street, and Jordan Creek Parkway will also close, with a marked detour using University Avenue and Grand Prairie Parkway and work‑zone fines doubled for violations.
   

• 'Invisible in plain sight.' Childhood cancer upends Iowa families (centerforhealthjournalism.org) — Families coping with childhood cancer are finding rare moments of normalcy at Children's Cancer Connection events, including a recent picnic in West Des Moines that marked the farthest one Iowa City family had traveled since their son's diagnosis. The story follows several Iowa families through diagnosis, treatment, long-term side effects, and grief, while highlighting how CCC and local donors help them manage distance, costs, and emotional strain.
   

• HHS Announces Up to $27.8 Million for Falls Prevention (hhs.gov) — A West Des Moines-based nonprofit, Iowa Community HUB, has been awarded nearly $1.94 million over three years to expand evidence-based fall prevention programs for older Iowans. The federal HHS funding will help connect local health providers with community classes that improve balance, strength, and home safety, aiming to reduce injuries and keep more seniors living independently.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Why is it when you post something for sale on this app immediately you get people asking "Is it still available?
    " and the next thing you are being asked is for your phone # for texting. There is no need for a phone # as you can easily communicate via Nextdoor… (Nextdoor WDM Crossroads)
  • Turner Construction Company posted a job opening for Project Safety Assistant (Des Moines) in West Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364454-7) in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

  • New Ashley Okland Star Playground in Clive features accessible equipment, natural play areas (kcci.com)
  • CenturyLink not ending landline service in Lee County — yet (mississippivalleypublishing.com)

Urbandale

  • Iowa veteran receives donated home in Urbandale (kcci.com)
  • Valley West Mall's new owner pushing out remaining tenants (weareiowa.com)
  • Talent abound at FDSH Invitational (messengernews.net)

Ok West Des Moines! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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