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West Des Moines
Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-80 eastbound near Ashworth Road in West Des Moines has led to lane closures and at least a 15-minute traffic delay. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa nonprofit, My City My Health, founded by Corey Lewis and Larry Twitty Jr. in 2021, aims to combat higher cancer risks among Black men through education and preventative care initiatives like 'Save the Homies'. KCCI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AJ's Steakhouse hosts a Valentine's weekend dining event featuring special menu items such as Surf & Turf and Chilean Sea Bass. Greater Des Moines Partnership
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Des Moines Home and Garden Show 2025
The Des Moines Home and Garden Show features industry experts and HGTV stars, offering inspiration and resources for homeowners during its four-day event.
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Des Moines Home and Garden Show 2025
The Des Moines Home and Garden Show showcases fresh ideas for home projects, features industry experts, and includes celebrity appearances from HGTV stars during its 47th annual event.
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Free Live Music by Sugar Moon Band
Sugar Moon Band, a four-piece group playing classic country, rock 'n' roll, bluegrass, pop, and blues, will perform a free show at Prairie Meadows Casino's Finish Line Show Lounge.
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Navigating Art Submissions: A Workshop with Leo Bird
This workshop offers guidance on preparing artwork for exhibitions, covering application crafting, artist statements, and insider tips on gallery expectations.
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Sticks and String 2025: A Weekend of Yarn and Fun
This event offers a weekend dedicated to yarn enthusiasts, featuring a vendor market, workshops, and door prizes, all while providing a relaxing break from everyday responsibilities.
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Standard of Care Symposium 2025
The Standard of Care Symposium will provide education on Iowa’s new regulatory framework for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, featuring success stories and important considerations.
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Iowa Wolves Birthday Celebration Against San Diego Clippers
Celebrate Alpha's birthday with family-friendly activities and an exciting basketball game featuring the Iowa Wolves and San Diego Clippers.
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Humorous Biographical Play
This uplifting play recounts the life of renowned humorist Erma Bombeck, highlighting her impact on women’s lives through humor and everyday struggles.
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Weekly Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library
This program features rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and playtime for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Mary Poppins, Jr.
A delightful Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the beloved Disney film, featuring magical adventures with Mary Poppins and the Banks family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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