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Thursday, March 6th, 2025

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Greg Edwards is retiring as CEO of Catch Des Moines after 25 years, with plans for a search committee to find his successor.  KCCI

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/9/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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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.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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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.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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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.

    Mon, 3/17/25

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  • IXL Live Workshop in Des Moines, IA

    This hands-on workshop offers educators a deep dive into utilizing IXL's assessment suite, curriculum, and analytics with personalized instruction.

    Tue, 3/18/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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