Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Big News and Two Great Social Events in Today's Daily Dose

I doubt you even noticed but I've been away the last couple of days. My fellow Iowa editors and I converged on Edina, Minn. to partake in a little Patch training Monday and Tuesday.

Normally I'm not a big fan of traveling for work but the last two days were so worth it. I learned so much from the editors up north and brought back a few ideas I plan to implement on Waukee Patch in the coming weeks. It hardly felt like work at all. I hope you'll like the what I have in store for you.

Of course, the two days I'm gone, big things happen in Waukee. My editor likened it to a watched pot that never boils. First, the and then near the intersection of Hickman and Alice's Roads.

Looking for ways to get out and get involved in Waukee today? RSVP for the 's Dress for Success event today at Jethro's BBQ 'n Jamalaya, 9350 University Ave., West Des Moines from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be lead by Langel & Woods Clothiers. There's no cost to attend. Lunch can be purchased separately. Attendees are asked to RSVP to www.waukeechamber.com/registration.

If you can't make lunch, you might try the Waukee Lions Club social event at from 5 to 7 p.m. The Lions Club is hoping to build its membership base and form a new, revitalized organization. Check out the invite on the Lions Club Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/waukeelionsclub.

Totally random note but I am loving the forecast for the next week. Today we're expecting sunny skies with a high near 66. The next couple days, according to the National Weather Service, are as follows:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind between 6 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind between 10 and 14 mph.

Lastly, you might notice that we have a few new Local Voices on our site. While their home base may not be Waukee, their blog posts still may be of interest to you. Remember, all voices are welcome here.

Get out there and enjoy the day. Have a great one!