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Week in Review: Brookview Reviews, Gas Thefts, Boys Basketball Tourney and Daylight Saving Time

In case you missed something, here's a recap of the news and events from Waukee Patch for the week of March 5-11.

1) Monday, we posted the first reviews from the Brookview Elementary third-grade assignment on writing persuasively. was reviewed Monday, followed by , and , respectively.

2) On Tuesday we told you about an put together by the Waukee Vocal Music Boosters to raise money for a new piano for the Waukee High School vocal music department. The auction was for a Baldwin Baby Grand, hand-painted by two local artists. It ended March 7 but the piano failed to sell due to the reserve price not being met.

3) Wednesday, we wrote about a regarding rising fuel costs and an increasing number of thefts of fuel. Just last week, Waukee had three reports of gas drive-offs in the area.

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4) Also Wednesday, the Waukee High School boys basketball team played Iowa City West in the quarterfinal round of the Iowa State High School Boys Basketball Tournament. The .

5) Thursday we previewed a . The orchestra performed at Waukee High School Friday night as part of its Heartland Tour.

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6) Also Thursday, we gave you the rundown on registration for the summer session of . Registration is open now until May 4.

7) Friday we announced the . Max Life Fitness and CrossFit Primal will share the title. You can read their reactions to the win here.

8) In case you missed it, remember spring forward an hour for d. It means an extra hour of daylight. Who couldn't use that?

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