🌱 Patch AM: How did Waukee’s teams land in the first state hoops rankings?

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• How did Waukee’s teams land in the first state hoops rankings?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Misty; fog in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
• Saturday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IHSAA releases first official boys rankings of the season (thegazette.com) — Waukee Northwest opens the boys basketball season ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, with Waukee also cracking the top 10 at No. 6 in new IHSAA rankings. The statewide poll highlights several undefeated teams and notes these rankings will help shape postseason pairings after the new year.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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Thursday January 1

• All City offices CLOSED in observance of New Year's Day
  Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
  8:00 am

Friday January 2

• Snacks & Facts: Picking Priorities in the City Budget
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 950 S. Warrior Ln. , Waukee
  11:30 am

📣 Waukee Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Chamber Office Closed
  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

Saturday December 27

• 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

Monday December 29

• Forever Fit
  Norwalk Easter Public Library , 1051 North Ave , Norwalk
  10:00 am
• Voas Owl Prowl
  Voas Nature Area , 19286 Lexington Rd , Minburn
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Winter Survival
  Kuehn Conservation Area , 32828 Houston Trail , Earlham
  1:00 pm
• 12/30- Clive, IA- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 12801 University Ave , Clive
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• A Very English New Year - 5th Annual
  Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
  4:30 pm
• Library closes early at 5:00 p.m. for the New Years Holiday
  Johnston Public Library - Johnston IA 50131
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for recommendations to check out a small roofing issue.
  Have some dripping behind the gutters and need to have it looked at. Thanks (Nextdoor Daybreak & Willow Pines)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonalds Janitorial in Waukee. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• 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)

West Des Moines

• Special election could restore GOP's supermajority in the state Senate (wvik.org)
• Chinese restaurants in Des Moines perfect for holiday dining (desmoinesregister.com)
• How late will Des Moines metro stores be open on Christmas Eve? (desmoinesregister.com)

Ok Waukee! 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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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