Good morning to you Granger! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Lake Robbins Ballroom — Sunday Live Big Band Dance at Lake Robbins Ballroom
- Chad Elliott at Jester Park Nature Center
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
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Thursday June 18
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Chad Elliott →
Jester Park Nature Center, 12130 NW 128th St, Granger
6:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Mobile Recreation at Lions Park →
Urbandale, IA Calendar, 72nd Street and Aurora Avenue, Urbandale
10:00 am
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Party in the Park! →
Urbandale, IA Calendar, 9000 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale
5:00 pm
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Rock Around the Clock Concert Series →
Grimes, IA Calendar, 1055 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes
5:30 pm
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Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) & Friends at Doc's Lounge in Des Moines →
Doc's Lounge, 8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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2026 Wheeling with Waukee Annual Bike Ride →
Raccoon River Valley Trailhead
9:00 am
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Baby Bounce →
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
9:30 am
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Potato Derby – Free Summer Reading Event →
Madrid Public Library, 100 W 3rd St, Madrid
10:30 am
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Potato Derby - Free Summer Reading Event
Madrid Public Library
Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
10:30 am
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Family Storytime →
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
10:30 am
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Firetrucker Garden Market →
Firetrucker Brewery, 716 SW 3rd St, Ankeny
11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Grimes. Apply here.
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Government Jobs posted a job opening for Firefighter/EMT-Part-Time in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Granger here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grimes
- Motorcyclist critically injured in collision with SUV in Grimes (who13.com)
- Many Hands' fifth thrift store to open in Jordan Creek this summer (desmoinesregister.com)
- Severe storms turn deadly in Des Moines (rollingout.com)
Woodward
- Gabe on the Go: Sundae Social Club brings sweet treats and community spirit to Woodward (who13.com)
Ok Granger! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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