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- Where Urbandale lands in the latest statewide wrestling rankings
- Will Urbandale’s gender identity protections survive Iowa’s new state law?
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Urbandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Misty; fog in the morning, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 50, low: 37.
- Saturday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dodger wrestlers ranked 13th (messengernews.net) — Urbandale’s wrestling team debuts at No. 18 in the new Class 3A dual rankings, putting the J-Hawks among the state’s top programs. Fort Dodge leads local coverage at No. 13, with several other central and north-central Iowa schools also ranked as the IHSAA releases its first list that will help shape regional assignments. 
Find out what's happening in Urbandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Some communities keep trans civil rights rules despite Iowa law change (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Urbandale is one of several Iowa cities that still list gender identity as a protected class in local civil rights ordinances, even after the state removed that protection this summer. Local and state advocates, officials, and legal experts describe how these city-level rules may function, the uncertainty they face from potential GOP preemption, and what it could mean for transgender residents.
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Thursday January 1
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Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce , 301 S 10th St , Adel - Speakeasy Karaoke in the Basement Speakeasy at B&B
Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
8:00 pm - Winter Wonderland Holiday Pop-Up
Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Des Moines) , 3201 15th Ave , Cumming
10:00 am - Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker” & More
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates , 100 Locust St , Des Moines
4:30 pm - Forever Fit
Norwalk Easter Public Library , 1051 North Ave , Norwalk
10:00 am - 12/30- Clive, IA- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 12801 University Ave , Clive
7:00 pm - A Very English New Year - 5th Annual
Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
4:30 pm - Iowa Wild New Year's Eve Bash vs Texas Stars
730 3rd St , Des Moines
5:00 pm - Library closes early at 5:00 p.m. for the New Years Holiday
Johnston Public Library - Johnston IA 50131
5:00 pm - Live Music: The Get Down New Years Eve Party @ Middlebrook Mercantile
Middlebrook Mercantile , 4125 Cumming Ave , Cumming
7:00 pm - City Buildings Closed New Year's Day
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Iowa Trust proudly serves the Panora area (gctimesnews.com)
- Local 5 Weekend Guide: Kwanzaa celebration, comedy showcase (weareiowa.com)
- Iowa doctor addresses rising health insurance costs and physician shortages (kcci.com)
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- Johnston nurse who worked under fraudulent credentials awarded license (desmoinesregister.com)
- Campaign Almanac: Nathan Sage goes on TV in Iowa Democrats' U.S. Senate primary (thegazette.com)
- $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot set for Christmas Eve drawing (publicgaming.com)
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