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West Des Moines
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Matt Unger, CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council, is resigning this summer after nearly 6 years, having guided the organization through COVID-19 and increasing food security efforts. KCCI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines metro area celebrates National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with early openings and special breakfast-themed flavors. KCCI
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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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Art Spectrums for Children and Teens with Autism
Art Spectrums is a program designed for children and teens with autism and their families to explore art and create memorable experiences at the Des Moines Art Center.
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High School Hoops: Pella vs. North Polk
Boys' high school basketball matchup between Pella and North Polk as part of the Iowa Wolves High School Hoops Series.
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Biographical Play
This uplifting biographical play showcases the life and humor of Erma Bombeck, highlighting her role as a voice for homemakers and women's experiences.
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Biographical Play
The Suburban Outlaw production of 'Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End' celebrates the life and humor of the beloved columnist Erma Bombeck through a heartwarming biographical play.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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