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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three years after a deadly shooting outside Des Moines' East High School, the victim's mother reflects on her son's legacy and forms a supportive bond with the vice principal who was with her son during his last moments. KCCI
- ➤ Northbridge Event Center is hosting an Open House on April 5, 2025, inviting the public to explore the venue and meet preferred vendors for celebrating major life events. Greater Des Moines Partnership
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Polk County Sheriff's Office launched a first-of-its-kind data dashboard in Iowa, providing monthly trends on jail bookings, releases, and offenses. KCCI
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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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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.
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Duhawk Day Celebration 2025 at SingleSpeed Brewing
Duhawk Day 2025 in Des Moines invites alumni and supporters to celebrate community and raise funds for Duhawk initiatives at SingleSpeed Brewing.
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Storytime for The Remember Balloons at Des Moines Public Library
This event features a special storytime at DMPL locations in celebration of the upcoming dance production 'The Remember Balloons' in partnership with Des Moines Performing Arts.
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