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Morning West Des Moines! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does Collins Aerospace's expansion mean for West Des Moines jobs?
  • How Mitchell Tenpenny's new anthem rocked Val Air Ballroom live
  • Crash shuts I-35/80 near Clive; what West Des Moines drivers should know

Also on today's calendar: Blue Plate Mystery Dinner & Auction and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Zach Nunn highlights academy nominations, manufacturing growth, and water solutions for Iowa (desmoinessun.com) — West Des Moines is set to benefit from a Collins Aerospace expansion that Congressman Zach Nunn says will bring new aviation manufacturing jobs to the city and central Iowa. He's also inviting local students to apply for military academy nominations by October 17 and promoting community-driven water quality solutions he plans to advance in Washington.
   

2. Mitchell Tenpenny On How Embracing Boundaries Inspired 'Ain't My Problem': 'This Industry Makes You Try to Please Everybody' (billboard.com) — Country singer Mitchell Tenpenny recently debuted his new single "Ain't My Problem" live with a full band at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, giving local fans an early taste of his boundary-setting anthem. The song grew out of his efforts in therapy to say no, and its high-energy production and relatable lyrics are already getting airplay around the country.
   

3. Serious crash closes I-35/I-80 in Clive; drivers urged to avoid area (kcci.com) — Travelers from West Des Moines should be aware that a serious crash has closed westbound I-80 and southbound I-35 between Hickman Road and University Avenue in Clive, with West Des Moines police helping investigate. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, use alternate routes like Northwest 114th or 128th Streets or I-235, and expect the closure to possibly last into Saturday morning.
   

4. Patriots tight end Eli Raridon, wife announce death of infant son (wftv.com) — West Des Moines natives Eli and Anna Raridon, who met at Valley High School, are mourning the loss of their infant son after a fatal birth defect. The New England Patriots tight end and his wife shared a deeply personal message about their faith, grief, and the brief but meaningful life of their child.
   

5. Rob Sand draws 1,800-plus to Polk County event (qconline.com) — A major Iowa gubernatorial campaign stop just took place at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, drawing more than 1,800 people to hear Democratic candidate Rob Sand. The coverage focuses on the size and energy of the crowd, contrasting his appearance with a Republican rival's event in Grimes, and underscores how central West Des Moines venues are becoming in the statewide race.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everybody, I just wanted to thank you all for the kind words and inspiration.
    I feel a lot more better and I'm just giving all my problems and everything to God and I feel so much better. He will take care of me and you guys… (Nextdoor Vista Dr)
  • Collins Aerospace posted a job opening for 1st Shift_ Machine Operator III_ Onsite in West Des Moines. Apply here.
  • HKAA posted a job opening for Shipping in West Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Des Moines here.

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