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West Des Moines
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Des Moines City Council greenlights the design of a RecPlex expansion, including a potential third ice arena, with construction possibly starting in September. Des Moines Register
- ➤ Des Moines University Clinic will host a 'Breakfast B4 Business' event on March 5, 2025, aimed at promoting health and wellness through expert discussions and demonstrations. Greater Des Moines Partnership
- ➤ The Polk County Sheriff’s Office clarified that reports of multiple ICE arrests at the Polk County Courthouse were inaccurate, stating only one individual was arrested without incident. WHO13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Des Moines ice cream shop offers free ice cream in exchange for framed photos of black cats to decorate its new location. KCCI
- ➤ AJ's Steakhouse offers a $30 midweek Surf & Turf special every Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Greater Des Moines Partnership
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen-year-old Liam Etter from West Des Moines is competing in the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship in Wisconsin this April. WHO13
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Iowa Bicycle Coalition's Annual Bike Banquet
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition's first annual fundraising banquet features live music, inspiring speakers, and a silent auction to support safe and enjoyable cycling in Iowa.
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Iowa Reptile Show at Hilton Garden Inn
The Iowa Reptile Show provides a family-friendly environment for attendees to interact with local breeders and explore a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies.
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Biographical Play
This heartfelt play showcases the life and humor of renowned columnist Erma Bombeck, highlighting the experiences of women in domestic roles.
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Shucked: A Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy
Shucked is a hilarious Tony Award-winning musical that combines humor and economics, featuring a book by Robert Horn and a score by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.
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Shucked - A Tony Award Winning Musical Comedy
SHUCKED is a hilarious musical comedy featuring a talented creative team, providing an entertaining experience for theater lovers.
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Community Resource Connection Event
The Des Moines Public Library hosts an event to connect adults with local community resources through information provided by community advocates.
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Winter-Focused Chef's Tasting Menu at Table 128
The event features a specially curated three-course Chef's Tasting Menu showcasing winter ingredients with optional beverage pairings available.
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Story Time Beneath the Night Sky
Children can enjoy imaginative storytelling under the stars, led by a member of the SCI Programs Team at the Science Center of Iowa.
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Monthly Writing Night at Smokey Row Coffee
A casual evening for writers to work on their projects or explore new ideas with generative prompts in a supportive environment.
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Iowa Ag Expo 2025
The Iowa Ag Expo showcases over 700 exhibitors presenting the latest innovations in agriculture across 7.25 acres.
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