🌱 Patch AM: Which country star is headed to Vibrant Music Hall next February?

Good morning to you Waukee! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which country star is headed to Vibrant Music Hall next February?
• Which Waukee team just landed at No. 1 statewide?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 44, low: 37.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brett Young Puts His Signature Swagger on Justin Bieber's 'Yukon' (imprintent.org) — Country artist Brett Young is bringing his 2.0 Tour to Waukee’s Vibrant Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, offering fans an intimate, seated show close to home. The tour supports his acclaimed album 2.0 and follows his new stripped-back cover of Justin Bieber’s hit “Yukon,” giving local country and pop crossover fans plenty to look forward to next year.
   

• 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 in the first IHSAA poll. The rankings highlight how central Iowa programs stack up statewide and hint at who Waukee fans might see deep in the postseason. It’s an early snapshot of which teams are emerging as title contenders.
   

📸 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Johnston Public Library closing early for Christmas holiday
  Johnston Public Library - Johnston IA 50131
  5:00 pm
• No City Council Meeting
  Grimes, IA Calendar , 410 SE Main ST , Grimes
  5:30 pm
• Season of Stillness Sound Bath
  All Love Wellness (Yoga+Health) , 8527 University Blvd , Clive
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Chamber Office Closed
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce , 301 S 10th St , Adel

Friday December 26

• 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

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I can't understand how people can let their cats go outside.
  There are so many dangers for them out there. Even if they're used to it, they don't understand the risks and can easily get scared, get lost, and… (Nextdoor Parkview)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Waukee. Apply here.
• Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 82322, GRAND PRAIRIE AND ASHWORTH in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• Minor injuries reported in collision involving two semis on I-35/80 near Clive (who13.com)
• Special election could restore GOP's supermajority in the state senate (iowapublicradio.org)
• Iowa doctor addresses rising health insurance costs and physician shortages (kcci.com)

West Des Moines

• City of West Des Moines names new police chief (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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