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🌱 Patch AM: How Collins Aerospace’s big expansion could mean more jobs in West Des Moines
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Good morning West Des Moines! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Collins Aerospace's big expansion could mean more jobs in West Des Moines
Also on today's calendar: Alpha and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Collins Aerospace is expanding its West Des Moines facility (mrobusinesstoday.com) — Collins Aerospace is adding a 14,000-square-foot expansion to its West Des Moines facility, bringing more engine component manufacturing and repair work—and new jobs—to the city. The multi-million-dollar project follows a recent $14 million upgrade and will boost advanced 3D-printing capabilities, fuel nozzle production, and FAA-certified repair services as aviation demand grows through 2027. 
📸 Around West Des Moines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Des Moines
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★ Featured events ★
- Lapsit Storytime →
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
9:30 am
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Alpha →
Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
5:00 pm - Regroup →
Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
10:00 am - Meals from the Heartland | Hunger Hike | Shift 1 →
Patty Cownie Packaging Center, 357 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines
2:30 pm - October 2026 Breakfast B4 Business: Bank Iowa →
West Des Moines IA - CrossTrainers →
Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
6:30 am - Meals from the Heartland | Hunger Hike | Shift 2 →
Patty Cownie Packaging Center, 357 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines
9:30 am - Middle School Wednesday Night →
Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines
5:30 pm - THE SCHEELS - FOLDS OF HONOR IOWA 2026 RUCK OF REMEMBRANCE →
West Des Moines IA - Iowa Cigar Co. →
Iowa Cigar Co., 1401 22nd St., West Des Moines
3:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
📣 West Des Moines Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Safe to Soften Sound Experience **Donation Based** →
Lavender Lotus LLC., 8527 University Boulevard, Clive
6:30 pm - Meadowbrook Circle at Middlebrook Mercantile →
Middlebrook Mercantile, Cumming
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in West Des Moines. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Grand Avenue in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- MercyOne hosts open house for breast cancer awareness in Clive (kcci.com)
- Serious crash closes I-35/I-80 in Clive; drivers urged to avoid area (kcci.com)
- 'Wheel of Fortune': Florida Mom Gets Hug From Ryan Seacrest After $63,000 Loss (newsbreak.com)
Urbandale
- Prep volleyball: Bulldogs sweep Railsplitters (ottumwacourier.com)
Ok West Des Moines! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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