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Good morning West Des Moines! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Coheed and Cambria sell out Val Air Ballroom tonight?
  • See where West Des Moines Valley lands in new state volleyball rankings
  • How El Niño could change nutrient decisions for West Des Moines farmers

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

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Monday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coheed and Cambria Pack The Hall in Little Rock Last Night (melodicmag.com) — Coheed and Cambria's current tour includes a stop tonight at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, giving local fans a rare chance to see them before a long break from U.S. shows. After a sold-out, high-energy performance in Little Rock, the band is bringing the same full-scale production and fan-favorite setlist to Iowa.
   

• IGHSAU volleyball rankings for 9/24/26 (1630kcjj.com) — West Des Moines Valley's volleyball team is ranked 10th in Iowa's latest Class 5A poll, keeping the Tigers among the state's top programs. The new statewide rankings from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union also show how nearby conference rivals stack up, giving local fans a snapshot of who Valley will be chasing this season.
   

• Iowa Farm Bureau Webinar to Address Nutrient Management Ahead of Historic El Niño (americanagnetwork.com) — West Des Moines-based Iowa Farm Bureau is hosting an October 7 webinar to help farmers manage nutrients ahead of a potentially very strong El Niño and unusually wet conditions. Experts will explain how changing weather could affect Iowa soils and share practical strategies like nitrogen testing, timing fertilizer applications, and using cover crops to protect both yields and water quality.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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