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Morning West Des Moines! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do new Wells Fargo layoffs mean for West Des Moines workers?
  • See what's new at Iowa Clinic's Jordan Creek Parkway location.
  • Which West Des Moines lenders just earned top state recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Blue Plate Mystery Dinner & Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Monday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State News: Perry Mother Charged in Infant Death, Unemployment Steady, Wells Fargo Announces More Layoffs (westerniowatoday.com) — Wells Fargo is cutting 35 more jobs at its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines this November, the 19th round of local layoffs this year and part of 427 positions eliminated. Officials say growing use of artificial intelligence is driving the reductions, raising concerns for many metro banking workers even as statewide unemployment remains relatively low.
   

2. Iowa Clinic Moves Plastic Surgery to Jordan Creek Parkway (midwestmedicaledition.com) — Residents in West Des Moines now have a relocated Iowa Clinic Plastic Surgery and Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery office at 1121 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 180, designed for privacy, easy parking and coordinated care. The expanded team, including new specialists added this summer, is already seeing patients and plans a public open house this winter for community members to tour the space.
   

3. Iowa Finance Authority Names 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners (rcreader.com) — Several mortgage lenders and a real estate agent based in West Des Moines have been named 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners by the Iowa Finance Authority, recognizing their expertise with state mortgage and down payment assistance programs. For local buyers, that means more trained professionals right here in town who can help navigate IFA's affordable financing options and eligibility tools when you're ready to purchase a home.
   

4. Top moments from Dowling Catholic vs Southeast Polk, Iowa HS football (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Dowling Catholic fans in West Des Moines can relive key plays from Friday night's matchup against Southeast Polk, highlighted through a series of on-field photos. From touchdown catches to big defensive stops and an energetic student section, the gallery captures the intensity and atmosphere of one of the metro's marquee high school football games.
   

5. IRFA welcomes Senate progress on permanent, year-round E15 access (bioenergytimes.com) — From West Des Moines, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is cheering Senate progress on a Farm Bill provision that would make year-round E15 fuel sales permanent nationwide. Leaders say Iowa's experience shows strong demand, and permanent access could benefit local drivers while boosting markets for corn-based ethanol produced by Iowa farmers and plants tied to the metro economy.
   

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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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