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Good morning to you Waukee! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new Waukee-area spots are joining the metro dining boom?
  • Which Waukee shows are on this week's packed live music lineup?
  • Dallas County charges filed in disturbing case involving Waukee woman

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Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with heavy rain, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
  • Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 11 restaurants, bars and coffee shops opening in Des Moines this fall (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Waukee residents can look forward to more treats as Home Sweet Cone, already with a Waukee shop, expands into Des Moines and Dutch Bros plans a new Waukee drive‑thru among several metro openings. A wave of casual restaurants, coffee shops, and bars is reshaping the Des Moines dining scene this fall, emphasizing everyday, affordable hangouts over special‑occasion spots.
   

2. Greater Des Moines Live Music Lineup: Week of September 29, 2026 (news-usa.today) — Live music fans in Waukee have several nearby options this week, including Patricia Holly at the Waukee Farmers' Market, Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho's Friendly Confines, and Clint Black at Vibrant Music Hall. The broader Des Moines-area lineup from Sept. 29–Oct. 2 also features skywalk piano sets, brewery shows, and ticketed theater performances, with organizers urging attendees to confirm details with venues beforehand.
   

3. Van Meter man allegedly assaults, infects, tracks Waukee woman (theperrynews.com) — A Waukee woman is at the center of a Dallas County case in which a Van Meter man is accused of assaulting her, secretly tracking her, and exposing her to herpes. Filed charges include domestic abuse assault, exposing another to a communicable disease, and unauthorized placement of a GPS device, with the suspect currently facing court proceedings.
   

4. 5 things we learned in Week 5 of Iowa high school football (press-citizen.com) — Waukee football fans have reason to be encouraged after the Warriors' 31‑0 win over Dallas Center‑Grimes showcased major growth since their early‑season losses. A strong debut season at quarterback for TJ Sleiter and a stingy defense highlight a statewide Week 5 roundup that also tracks other Iowa contenders' playoff prospects.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's easy to be below average because there no work being done on yourself.
    It requires some work to be average. It requires a lot of work to be great. Pick your lane. (Nextdoor Olson)
  • SafeSplash posted a job opening for Swim School Manager in Waukee. Apply here.
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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

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