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In today's newsletter:
- Which Waukee grad will take the mic at Iowa’s commencement?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Low clouds, brisk and cold, temps: high: 25, low: 5.
- Saturday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 8 and low of -12 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dates, times, and locations of fall 2025 commencement ceremonies announced (uiowa.edu) — A Waukee student, Lexi Moon, will represent local graduates as the student speaker at the University of Iowa’s College of Education commencement on Dec. 18. The university will host multiple in-person and livestreamed ceremonies Dec. 18–21, covering colleges from Education and Nursing to Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences. 
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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★ Featured events ★
- Waukee Winter Guard Experience Event (Copy) — Northwest Bands
Waukee High School, 555 SE University Ave, Waukee
2:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- 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
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Picture Retake Day
Ruby Van Meter Des Moines, IA 50312
8:45 am - HYBRID What's Your Issue? (2 CEUs #256-4787-E)
Concepts Real Estate School , 6600 University Ave , Windsor Heights
10:30 am - Basketball: Girls JH vs. AC/GC (Home)
Van Meter High School
4:00 pm - Public Safety Center Grand Opening Ceremony
Grimes, IA Calendar , 2001 SW 6th Street, Grimes , Grimes
5:30 pm - Family Fun Night
Clive Public Library , 1900 NW 114th St , Clive
6:15 pm - Luke Fox in the B&B Basement Speakeasy, December 11, 2025
Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
6:30 pm - Silent Book Club @ Grimes Public Library
Grimes Public Library , 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd , Grimes
6:30 pm - LIVE in the LOUNGE with The Soul Searchers
HiFi Brew Lounge , 103 S 11th St , West Des Moines
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Poor buddy needs a home!
I’m sure he’s potty trained just stressed from the move. (Nextdoor Waukee NE Alice's Rd) - Alex with Hackett Construction did it again!
He painted quick yet with perfectionism and made my aunts living room and kitchen so much brighter! They are so happy! Highly recommend, call 641… (Nextdoor South of Hickman)
- Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waukee. Apply here.
- City of Waukee, IA posted a job opening for Police Officer in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Early voting has begun for 2 Iowa Senate special election candidates (desmoinesregister.com)
- Iowa Lottery warns against gifting tickets to those under 21 (kimt.com)
West Des Moines
- Campaign Almanac: National Democrats add Iowa House, Senate to 2026 target map (thegazette.com)
- Two Iowa special election updates (desmoinesregister.com)
- Meet Iowa's Class of 2025: Theodore, Charlotte and friends among top baby names at MercyOne (kcci.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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