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Coming up: Public Art Committee on the Urbandale Patch calendar

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Good day Urbandale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Public Art Committee
  • Afterschool Fun STEM: Pasta Model Cell
  • City Council - September 15, 2026

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.

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  • I'm wondering if there are other people like me ie "pet" owners who due to advanced age might like to band together and create a "safe space" for our fur babies to spend their last years with in case death or severe illness puts their previous
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🗞 Nearby News

Clive

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West Des Moines

  • These 10 Unassuming Iowa Restaurants Serve Seafood Far Better Than You Would Ever Expect (travelmag.com)
  • A way to resurrect childhood friendships in the battle against Trump (bleedingheartland.com)
  • Origin Homes Awarded Workforce Housing Award for Knoxville's Veterans District (kniakrls.com)

Ok Urbandale! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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