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West Des Moines
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Irma Ariza leverages her design skills to empower women through Dress for Success Des Moines, offering personalized fashion advice, wardrobe selection, and professional support. WHO13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Season tickets for the 2025-26 Willis Broadway series at Des Moines Performing Arts, featuring shows like 'Wicked' and 'The Outsiders,' are now available. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jan Paup, a devoted fan of the Iowa girls state basketball tournament for 60 years, was surprised by her family at the event in celebration of her upcoming 80th birthday. KCCI
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical
A comedic musical about a spelling contest for children, featuring unique characters and humorous competition.
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Marcia Ball Live Concert
Award-winning blues pianist and singer Marcia Ball will perform live at the Temple Theater in Des Moines.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Experience a live, multi-sensory tribute to Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
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Des Moines Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring Sterling Elliot
Sterling Elliot will make his Des Moines debut performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D Major, complemented by works from Coleridge-Taylor and Dvorak.
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Beyond Birth: Support Group for New Parents
This free weekly support group offers postpartum education and resources for parents and their new babies, facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital.
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Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library
This weekly event features rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and playtime designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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TechBrew:AM with Brett Taylor in Des Moines
The event features a tech discussion over coffee with Brett Taylor, CTO at UnityPoint Health, providing an opportunity for networking and learning.
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Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
The Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk celebrates its ninth year, featuring finishers' medals and a commemorative stein for participants.
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St. Patrick's Day Pregame with Live Music at Exile Brewing
Experience live music from Waxies Dargle while enjoying Irish food and drink specials at Exile Brewing Company's Beer Hall.
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Effective Negotiating Workshop in Des Moines
This annual workshop focuses on developing essential negotiation skills through interactive discussions and mock sessions to foster mutually beneficial business agreements.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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