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🌱 Tail Waggin Readers and 10 more events

Also, don't miss Silent Book Club @ Grimes Public Library on the Grimes Patch calendar

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What's up Grimes! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Tail Waggin Readers at Grimes Public Library
  • Little Buds & Blooms - Christmas Craft Fun 2!
  • DIY Christmas Patio Pot 5 - 2025 at Bentley Ridge Tree Farm

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Grimesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Low clouds, brisk and cold, temps: high: 25, low: 5.
  • Saturday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 8 and low of -12 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Urbandale

  • Urbandale school board discusses anti-bullying efforts, parent worries approaches are too passive (weareiowa.com)
  • Scoreboard (ktvo.com)
  • ACLU of Iowa calls for statewide regulations for license plate reader cameras (thegazette.com)

Johnston

  • Four GOP candidates call for response to Iowa's cancer rate (radioiowa.com)
  • Statements on farmer bridge assistance program announcement (kmaland.com)
  • Powerball® jackpot snowballs to $930 million (publicgaming.com)

Ok Grimes! 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

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