Community Corner
Five Things Waukee Residents Should Know: A Candidate's Forum, Sports and a Foundation
Here's what's going on in Waukee today, Oct. 4, and some other stuff you might want to know.

1) City Council & Mayor's Candidate Forum Tonight
Candidates for the two open seats on the Waukee City Council and for mayor of Waukee will square off tonight at the Waukee City Council and Mayoral Election Forum at 6:30 p.m. in the . The forum is sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee and will be moderated by Dennis Goldford. The forum is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP at www.waukeechamber.com/registration.
2) Waukee Sports
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Lots to watch today in terms of Waukee sports. Come out to cheer on your favorite Warrior team at one of the following events:
8th grade football vs. Southeast Gold at - 4 p.m.
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South Middle School 8th grade girls volleyball vs. Southeast Polk at South Middle School - 4:30 p.m.
JV football vs. Des Moines East at Waukee Stadium - 7 p.m.
3) Boys Cross Country Team Dinner
A reminder: the Waukee High School boys cross country team is holding a dinner for the team tonight at 5 p.m. in the Waukee High School commons.
4) The Waukee Public Library Friends & Foundation Meeting
If you have an interest in getting more involved with the , the Friends and Foundation group will hold their monthly meeting tonight at the Waukee Public Library at 6:30 p.m.
5) The Weather
Definitely not your typical fall day today. Grab your sunglasses and expect sunny skies with a high near 82 today. Tonight, clear, with a low of 54.
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