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Hello West Des Moines! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will change for West Des Moines e-bike and scooter riders soon?
  • How a West Des Moines council member just gained new regional influence
  • How you can help pack up to 2 million meals locally.

Also on today's calendar: Family Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
  • Friday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Des Moines Advances E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance (electricbikeexplorer.com) — West Des Moines is one vote away from adopting new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters, so riders should keep following current city guidance until a final council decision. The proposed ordinance would clarify where different electric devices can operate and ties into a broader metro safety campaign. Locals are urged to confirm their bike's classification and watch for the October 19 meeting.
   

2. DMU Names Gary Stuck and Matthew McKinney to the Board of Trustees (dmcityview.com) — Des Moines University has added two new trustees and honored longtime member Barry Braver with emeritus status, and one of the new appointees is West Des Moines native and city council member Matthew McKinney. His expanded leadership role connects city hall, local business interests, and a major medical university, potentially strengthening West Des Moines' voice in regional health, education, and economic initiatives.
   

3. Iowa Volunteers Plan to Pack Up to 2 Million Meals at Hunger Fight Event (kiwaradio.com) — A major five-day Hunger Fight event in West Des Moines is bringing together about 3,800 volunteers to pack up to 2 million meals for children and families in need. Organizers say the meals could feed more than 6,700 kids for a year, and they're still looking for local volunteers. You can sign up and find details at MealsFromTheHeartland.org.
   

4. West Des Moines man arrested after I-35 shooting near Bevington (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — A 27-year-old West Des Moines man is jailed on $1 million bond after a shooting on I-35 near Bevington that wounded a woman and damaged multiple vehicles, prompting a lengthy interstate closure. West Des Moines police assisted in the response as investigators say the suspect fired at three separate vehicles before being arrested without incident. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 16.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone have recommendations for a do it yourself dog wash?
    With large waist level tubs and ramps? Our favorite spot Canine Clean is closing, and we haven't gone anywhere else with our dogs! TIA (Nextdoor Hamlet)
  • Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Center Manager in West Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.

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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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