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West Des Moines
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valley West Mall will reopen Monday after a weekend closure for water main repairs, with the Des Moines Children's Museum rescheduling events through a collaboration with MidAmerican Energy RecPlex. KCCI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the northbound lanes of IA 5, between U.S. 69 and U.S. 65, at 6:52 a.m., blocking the right lane and advising drivers to exercise caution. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Des Moines will welcome Mins Studios, its first K-pop-themed store, in February, offering a range of K-pop music, beauty products, and special opening giveaways. Des Moines Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa reports a significant increase in school absences due to a rise in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, RSV, the flu, and norovirus. Radio Iowa
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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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Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver Training
Participants will learn how to operate the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central, qualifying them to book and use the machine independently afterward.
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February First Friday: Layered Exhibition at Mainframe Studios
The Layered Exhibition features artworks from 48 local artists, showcasing the vibrant arts scene of Greater Des Moines at Mainframe Studios.
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2025 Bravo Awards Gala: A Celebration of Arts and Culture
This gala features an evening of music, awards, and dancing to support local arts, culture, and heritage organizations in Des Moines.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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