🌱 Patch AM: How a West Des Moines native is powering NDSU’s hot start

Good morning West Des Moines! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a West Des Moines native is powering NDSU’s hot start
• How a Waterloo leader just rose to UnityPoint’s top operations job

Also on today's calendar: The Angel Tree at Outlets of Des Moines.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 44, low: 35.
• Thursday: Very windy; mostly cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• It's a December warm front for Bison men after dominating victory (thedickinsonpress.com) — North Dakota State guard Trevian Carson shined in a recent win just days after a breakout 29-point, five-three performance in his hometown of West Des Moines. The Bison are off to a 10-3 start, fueled by hot three-point shooting and strong leadership as they head into the final stretch of nonconference play before Summit League action.
   

• UnityPoint Health names Waterloo executive as new Chief Operating Officer (kcrg.com) — UnityPoint Health, headquartered in West Des Moines, has promoted Waterloo executive Jenni Friedly to Chief Operating Officer overseeing operations across all its markets. Friedly, a longtime leader in the Waterloo region, will focus on improving quality, access, and financial performance systemwide, while an interim president steps in for the Waterloo market during the search for her replacement.
   

📸 Around West Des Moines

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Des Moines

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Wednesday December 17

• The Angel Tree at Outlets of Des Moines
  Outlets of Des Moines , 801 Bass Pro Dr NW , Altoona
  10:00 am
• Outlets of Des Moines Toys for Tots Drive
  Outlets of Des Moines , 801 Bass Pro Dr NW , Altoona
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Public Art Committee
  Urbandale, IA Calendar , 3600 86th Street , Urbandale
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls JH vs. Earlham (Home)
  Van Meter High School
  4:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines North vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  4:45 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Lincoln (JV1)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  4:45 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines North vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  4:45 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines East vs Des Moines Lincoln (JV1)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  4:45 pm
• Library Board of Trustees
  Grimes, IA Calendar
  5:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Grimes, IA Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Annual Holiday Art Swap — North River Arts Council
  Fairway Frank's Bar & Grill , 729 Main St , Norwalk
  6:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines North vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🌲✨ From pagan rituals to Rockefeller Center, the Christmas tree has traveled centuries to become the heart of holiday celebrations.
  Today’s Frost & Firelight entry uncovers the fascinating journey of this evergreen icon — from candlelit German parlors to modern LED-lit marvels. … (Nextdoor Olde English Village)
• I just want to say thank you again whom did my sidewalk a few weeks or so ago.
  It’s been a rough time with me. As I learned that my mom had cancer unfortunately she passed away last Wednesday unexpectedly due to the cancer and… (Nextdoor Clover Hills)

• Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in West Des Moines. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1B ahead of Monday drawing (wqad.com)
• Expansive pool, patio kitchen featured in this $700,000 Clive home (desmoinesregister.com)

Des Moines

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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