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Spring-like Temps, Library Fun, Girls Track and Other Things You Should Know Today in Waukee

Here's everything you need to know today, March 27, and some other stuff, too.

1) Today's Weather

Expect a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. today, otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 75. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 48.

2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library

Looking for something to do today? Why not check out some of the activities at the ? The Playful Preschoolers class, for children ages 3 to 6, includes read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. It's offered at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. today.

Are you a writer? Are you interested in meeting other writers to compare, critique, and expand your abilities? The Writer's Group meets at the library on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

3) Waukee High School Girls Varsity Track Meet

The girls varsity track team will take on Ames High School today at beginning at 4:30 p.m.

4) Dallas County ISU Extension and Outreach Open House

Join the in helping the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Dallas County celebrate Extension Week with an After Hours Open House today at 5 p.m.  This will be a multi-chamber event with Adel, Perry and the Waukee Chambers of Commerce. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to www.waukeechamber.com/registration.

5) Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Waukee Planning & Zoning Commission will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Waukee City Hall Council Chambers. The next meeting of the commission will be held April 10.

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