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Hey there, Waukee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Waukee hoop stars just made Iowa’s top recruit list?

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 11 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 38, low: 17.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Highest-rated Class of 2026 men's basketball recruits from Iowa (bellevueheraldleader.com) — Two of Iowa’s top Class of 2026 basketball recruits play for Northwest High School in Waukee, putting the city squarely on the state’s hoops map. Forward Landon Davis and wing Colin Rice are both nationally ranked and already drawing major Division I attention, highlighting the growing reputation of Waukee’s basketball program.
   

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    Monday December 15
  • City Council Regular Meeting
    Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • 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
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
    Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Emergency Alert
    Due to the amount of snow forecast in the area, the City of Urbandale Snow Ordinance will go into effect on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM… (Nextdoor )
  • Emergency Alert
    The Parking Ban has been extended until 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Keep parked vehicles off the street so our snowplows can effectively clear… (Nextdoor )
  • CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waukee. Apply here.
  • Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member - Cook in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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West Des Moines

  • Des Moines Menace makes Mediacom Stadium home for 2026 season (who13.com)
  • Local 5 Weekend Guide: Peppermint Trail, 'The Nutcracker' (weareiowa.com)
  • Wells Fargo announces another round of West Des Moines layoffs (desmoinesregister.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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