🌱 How hard did last night’s storms hit Windsor Heights’ power grid?

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In today's newsletter:

• How hard did last night's storms hit Windsor Heights' power grid?

Also on today's calendar: The League 70's Disco Party and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Over 12,000 in central Iowa without power amid Tuesday night storms (weareiowa.com) — Windsor Heights saw 961 power outages during Tuesday night's severe thunderstorms, part of more than 16,000 customers affected across the Des Moines metro. By 8:30 p.m., outages had dropped to about 12,245, but local residents were still dealing with storm impacts and service restoration efforts.
   

📸 Around Windsor Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Windsor Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Informational Session | Travel to Croatia in April 2027 →
  Windsor Heights
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Windsor Heights, IA Calendar
  5:30 pm
Monday September 21
• City Council Meeting →
  Windsor Heights, IA Calendar
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• The League 70's Disco Party →
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Baby Bounce →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  9:00 am
• Toddler Time →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  11:00 am
• Problem Gambling Awareness Resources →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  4:30 pm
• Tween & Teen DIY: Adopt a Ghost →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  6:00 pm
• Craft Club →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Classic Cinema: Double Indemnity →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Adult Recreational Chess →
  3520 86th St, Urbandale
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Stocker - Smallwares in Urbandale. Apply here.
• Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Category Management Trainer & Instructional Designer (CPG) in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Urbandale

• Iowa council rejects Buc-ee's land-use change, saying travel center doesn't fit plan (thecooldown.com)
• Volleyball Recap: Northwest Rolls to Its Fifth Straight Win (maxpreps.com)

Clive

• Ted Cruz Went on 'The View' and Said Elon Musk Told Him AI Has a 20% Chance of Killing Us All in the Next 5-10 Years (thoughtcatalog.com)
• Thousands without power in metro following severe storms (who13.com)
• 'Two people that hate each other': Trump names leaders at center of peace deal holdup (meaww.com)

Ok Windsor Heights! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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