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🌱 Patch AM: Why are Iowa’s DC lawmakers making noise from West Des Moines?
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Good day West Des Moines! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are Iowa's DC lawmakers making noise from West Des Moines?
Also on today's calendar: Daily Mass and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• IRFA Applauds Iowa Delegation's Call to Restore Waived RFS Gallons (iowarfa.org) — From West Des Moines's U.S. House delegation is pressing federal officials to fully restore renewable fuel volumes lost to refinery exemptions, aiming to protect farmers and biofuel producers. Their bipartisan letter urges quick EPA action by October 15 to keep the Renewable Fuel Standard on track and provide certainty for rural economies that depend heavily on ethanol and biodiesel. 
📸 Around West Des Moines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Des Moines
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★ Featured events ★
- Library Closed - Staff Training Day →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Daily Mass →
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
8:00 am - Rosary →
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
6:00 pm - Daily Mass →
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
8:00 am - Weekly Eucharistic Adoration →
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
8:30 am - Toddler Storytime →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
10:30 am - Kids Club Read - The Mysterious Moonstone (Key Hunters #1) →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
4:15 pm - Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
5:30 pm - Reconciliation →
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
5:30 pm - Sober Soldierz Recovery Meeting @ Destiny Church in Valley Junction →
Destiny Church, 313 6th St, West Des Moines
7:00 pm - Cowork at the WDM Chamber →
West Des Moines IA - CrossTrainers →
Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
6:30 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Collins Aerospace posted a job opening for 1st Shift_ Mechanical Assembler I_ Onsite in West Des Moines. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook 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)
- New life in Clive: Vendors celebrate grand opening of Eleven101 Collective (who13.com)
Urbandale
- Iowa veteran receives donated home in Urbandale (kcci.com)
- Des Moines-area bars gear up for rush as Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones draw fans (kcci.com)
- Valley West Mall's new owner pushing out remaining tenants (weareiowa.com)
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 somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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