🌱 Patch AM: How a Waukee Northwest star could power Iowa Central’s 2026 run

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Waukee Northwest star could power Iowa Central’s 2026 run

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
• Saturday: Colder; a little morning snow, temps: high: 32, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 36 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iowa Central 2026 Team Outlook (prepbaseballreport.com) — Baseball fans in Waukee can watch a hometown connection as Iowa Central’s 2026 squad leans on freshman two-way player Drew Fitzpatrick, a standout from Waukee Northwest, to help replace major offensive and pitching losses. The detailed outlook breaks down returning arms, power bats, and new recruits as the Tritons chase another deep postseason run.
   

📸 Around Waukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee

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Saturday January 10

• Kindergarten Signing Day
  Waukee, IA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Crafty Saturdays
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 950 S. Warrior Ln. , Waukee
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Teen Super Sundays
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 950 S. Warrior Ln. , Waukee
  1:30 pm

Monday January 12

• City Council Work Session
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
  5:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Library Board of Trustees Meeting
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 950 S. Warrior Ln. , Waukee
  5:30 pm
• City Council Meeting
  City Council Chambers , 301 S. 10th Street , Adel
  6:00 pm
• AI and the Human Future
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 950 S. Warrior Ln. , Waukee
  6:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• Boys Wrestling: Ottumwa Wrestling Invitational (Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  4:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  4:45 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  4:45 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Hoover vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV2)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Now that we’ve officially entered 2026, here are a few key dates you’ll want to mark on your calendar.
  1. April 4 – Waukee’s annual Easter Egg hunt hops into Centennial Park at 10 a.m. 2. April 6 – Yard waste collection begins. Pick up runs every… (Nextdoor )
• My dogs will NOT eat this.
  I am looking to see if anyone would like to exchange dog food. The green bag is half full and the yellow is unopened. I am located in Waukee and can… (Nextdoor Williams Pt / Thomas Pl)

• Iowa Staffing posted a job opening for Night Custodian - Triailridge in Waukee. Apply here.
• Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• University Avenue ramp reopening delayed on I-35/80 in Clive and Urbandale (kcci.com)
• Lawmakers Ponder Ways To Improve Mental Health Services In Iowa (kiwaradio.com)
• John Eugene Miller (cassville-democrat.com)

West Des Moines

• West Des Moines day care provider says collaboration with parents is key to keeping kids healthy (kcci.com)
• Hy-Vee Exemplar Care offers affordable healthcare options locally (siouxlandproud.com)
• What is a Colorado low pressure system? (weareiowa.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

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