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🌱 Patch AM: What Waukee’s new e-bike rules mean for your favorite trails.
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Hello again Waukee! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Waukee's new e-bike rules mean for your favorite trails.
- Why Waukee pulled the plug on controversial license plate cameras.
Also on today's calendar: Library Closed and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Des Moines Advances E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance (electricbikeexplorer.com) — Waukee riders are already living under a new personal-transportation-device ordinance adopted July 20, while neighboring West Des Moines moves its own e-bike and e-scooter rules toward final approval. The metro-wide Ride Safe 'n Smart campaign, which includes Waukee, aims to reduce trail conflicts and clarify where different electric devices belong. Residents should double-check how their bike or scooter is classified before riding local trails. 
• Nebraska has more robust license plate reader law than some Midwest neighbors (nebraskapublicmedia.org) — Waukee is among several Midwestern communities that have shut off or canceled Flock license plate reader cameras amid growing privacy concerns and documented misuse by some officers. Legal experts and lawmakers across the region are pressing for stronger safeguards, including warrants and routine audits, while some agencies argue the systems remain valuable investigative tools. The debate could shape how Waukee balances safety and civil liberties going forward.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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★ Featured events ★
- See How Waukee Works →
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Library Closed →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
9:00 am - Crafty Saturdays →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - Teen Super Sundays →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
1:30 pm - Babytime →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - Teen Advisory Board →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
3:30 pm - City Council Work Session →
Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
5:30 pm - Pajama Storytime →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
6:15 pm - Toddler Time →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
9:15 am - Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
Triumph Park, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
5:00 pm - Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S. Warrior Ln., Waukee
5:30 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We want everyone to have a chance to enjoy our programs, and our Play It Forward scholarships are here to lend a hand.
Kids who qualify can receive 50% off the cost of up to two Waukee Parks & Recreation programs for the calendar year. This scholarship is open to… (Nextdoor )
- i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Youth Sports Official in Waukee. Apply here.
- Smoothie King posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Van Meter
- Volleyball Rams host PCM, Rockets at Audubon (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
- Madison County man charged with mother's murder faces hearing over motion to suppress evidence (who13.com)
West Des Moines
- R&R Realty Group Showcases DMAAC Student Artwork at the Arcadia Building (dmcityview.com)
- Iowa Volunteers Plan to Pack Up to 2 Million Meals at Hunger Fight Event (kiwaradio.com)
- Des Moines airport to greet Central Iowa Honor Flight veterans (kcci.com)
Ok Waukee! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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