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Also, don't miss Johnston Public Library closing early for Christmas holiday on the West Des Moines Patch calendar

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- Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 48, low: 34.
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 41 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- IMU Board of Trustees Meeting
Indianola Municipal Utilities Customer Service Center , 210 W 2nd Ave , Indianola
5:30 pm - Johnston Public Library closing early for Christmas holiday
Johnston Public Library - Johnston IA 50131
5:00 pm - No City Council Meeting
Grimes, IA Calendar , 410 SE Main ST , Grimes
5:30 pm - Season of Stillness Sound Bath
All Love Wellness (Yoga+Health) , 8527 University Blvd , Clive
6:00 pm - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Council Chambers , 110 N. 1st Street , Indianola
6:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
6:00 pm - Chamber Office Closed
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce , 301 S 10th St , Adel - Speakeasy Karaoke in the Basement Speakeasy at B&B
Board and Batten, LLC , 1408 Walnut St , Dallas Center
8:00 pm - Winter Wonderland Holiday Pop-Up
Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Des Moines) , 3201 15th Ave , Cumming
10:00 am - Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker” & More
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates , 100 Locust St , Des Moines
4:30 pm - Forever Fit
Norwalk Easter Public Library , 1051 North Ave , Norwalk
10:00 am - 12/30- Clive, IA- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 12801 University Ave , Clive
7:00 pm
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I had ordered this for Christmas for a young girl in our family and it was supposed to be delivered yesterday.
Today, I got a notice that it was delivered to the wrong house. Did anyone reading this get it delivered to their house by mistake? I sure hate to… (Nextdoor Hamlet) - Is anyone aware of the company who places adults with other family’s for live in care?
They live with them to help them learn better how to take care of themselves. Have heard about this. Can’t find it tho. Thank you (Nextdoor University Ave)
- Iowa Staffing posted a job opening for Custodian in West Des Moines. Apply here.
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Vinton's Kwik Star sells $1 million-winning Powerball ticket (kwwl.com)
- Valley Junction businesses see last-minute rush ahead of Christmas (kcci.com)
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