🌱 Patch AM: Why a West Des Moines standout is leaving Iowa State for Penn State

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a West Des Moines standout is leaving Iowa State for Penn State

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 33.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three-Star Wide Receiver Zay Robinson Transfers To Penn State Football (onwardstate.com) — A West Des Moines native is making waves in the college football transfer portal, as former Iowa State receiver Zay Robinson commits to Penn State. The three-star wideout, once a top in-state recruit, becomes the fourth Cyclone pass-catcher to follow coach Matt Campbell to his new program.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease
  Meadowview of Clive , 3300 Berkshire Pkwy , Clive
  3:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV1)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  4:45 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV1)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  4:45 pm
• Boys Swimming: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  5:30 pm
• Boys Swimming: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Junior Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  5:30 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV2)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  6:15 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (Varsity)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  6:15 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Ogden (Home)
  Van Meter High School
  6:15 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Ogden (Home)
  Van Meter High School
  7:15 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (Varsity)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  7:45 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV2)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  7:45 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Morning on the Bricks
  Raccoon Valley Community House , 1016 Main Street , Adel
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE-she is home safe now thank you for your help looking for her 🥰❤️
  Lost dog Had anyone see this dog her name is xeina she got out of the yard around 1:30pm today and we haven’t been able to find her if you spot her… (Nextdoor Grand Ave/S 19th St)
• Found: Deceased Orange male tabby cat in WDM
  Found hit by a vehicle on the corner of Vista Dr and 58th street. A kind neighbor dropped him off since I care for and TNR many of the cats in my… (Nextdoor Prairie View Drive)

• Iowa Staffing posted a job opening for Market Grille Express Clerk in West Des Moines. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Retail Cleaning Associate Part Time Now Hiring in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Urbandale

• Iconic Beaverdale coffee shop gets new ownership (kcci.com)
• Board warns nurse accused of using stolen patient opiates while on duty • Iowa Capital Dispatch (iowacapitaldispatch.com)

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