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Good morning Waukee! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Waukee senior earned a coveted U.S. Senate Youth spot
- Which Waukee candidate just jumped into a key 2026 House race?
Also on today's calendar: Waukee Winter Guard Experience Event (Copy) — Northwest Bands and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Waukeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Waukeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, windy and colder, with a high of 29 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Snow and flurries at times, temps: high: 29, low: 20.
- Friday: Low clouds, brisk and cold, with a high of 25 and low of 5 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WHS Student Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program - Waukee Community School District (waukeeschools.org) — A Waukee High School senior has been chosen as one of just two Iowa delegates to the prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program, earning a $10,000 scholarship and a week in Washington, D.C. Sriya Munjuluri will represent both Iowa and the Waukee Community School District, hoping to bring back new insights on public service and leadership to share with local students. 
• Campaign Almanac: Charlie Kirk's group endorses Joe Mitchell in Iowa Republican Congressional primary (thegazette.com) — A Waukee resident, Xavier Carrign, is joining the crowded Democratic field seeking to challenge Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, alongside West Des Moines Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott and others. The piece also details new endorsements and primary matchups in Iowa’s 2nd District and the 2026 U.S. Senate race, outlining how both parties are positioning themselves statewide.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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★ Featured events ★
- Apple for All: Accessibility for iPhone Users
Waukee Public Library, 950 Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Waukee Winter Guard Experience Event (Copy) — Northwest Bands
Waukee High School , 555 SE University Ave , Waukee
2:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
5:30 pm - CHOW Chamber Happenings, Opportunities & Wisdom
Country Lane Lodge , 29300 Prospect Ave , Adel
11:30 am - Park Board Meeting
Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
6:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DIY Christmas Patio Pot 4 - 2025
Bentley Ridge Tree Farm , 4400 W 1st St , Grimes
12:00 pm - Short-Form Videos (1 CEU #256-2284-E)
Concepts Real Estate School , 6600 University Ave , Windsor Heights
12:30 pm - Canva (In-person #256-4343-E 2 CEUs)
Concepts Real Estate School , 6600 University Ave , Windsor Heights
1:30 pm - Updates, Changes & Reminders (1 CEU #256-5028-E)
Concepts Real Estate School , 6600 University Ave , Windsor Heights
3:30 pm - Games at Sugar Grove Goods
Sugar Grove Goods , 1404 Walnut St , Dallas Center
5:00 pm - DIY Doormats at Backpocket Pin & Pixel - Brought To You!
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Clive , 12871 University Ave Suite 150 , Clive
6:00 pm - SHOW BUSINESS: MIRACLE ON INGERSOLL
The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand , 558 28th St , Des Moines
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waukee. Apply here.
- LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC posted a job opening for Facilities Staff - Day Shift - Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Iowa Lottery warns against gifting tickets to those under 21 (kimt.com)
West Des Moines
- Passionate pleas made on future of alternative education in West Des Moines (kcci.com)
- West Des Moines man arrested after Des Moines police seize fentanyl, pills and cash (kcci.com)
- Dave's Hot Chicken has an opening date in the Des Moines metro (desmoinesregister.com)
Adel
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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