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West Des Moines
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Senate approved a bill that will require high school graduates starting in the 2026 to 27 school year to pass a U.S. citizenship test with a minimum score of 60 percent before earning a diploma; the law still must clear House approval and secure the governor’s signature. Radio Iowa
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MercyMe Concert
10:30 p.m. — Wells Fargo Arena — Tickets available — Experience a night of faith and music with MercyMe in Des Moines.
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Jazz on the House with Guitarist Jack Curtis & Co.
7-10 p.m. — Noce — No cover — Enjoy a lively jazz session with happy hour specials every Thursday night.
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Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Wooly's — $35 general admission — Experience a night filled with music and energy as DJ Matt Bennett takes the stage.
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Grand Blue Mile 2025
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Western Gateway Park — $10 registration — Celebrate healthy habits and family achievement with sprints for all ages during the Grand Blue Mile.
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Grand Blue Mile and Set the Pace Challenge
6-8 p.m. — Western Gateway Park — Free entry — Compete to win $10,000 for your community by promoting health and wellness in this fun and engaging event.
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Know Your Farmer Dinner at Ray Family Farms
5:30-7 p.m. — The Wallace Centers of Iowa — Cost unknown — Savor a delicious 3-course dinner featuring fresh ingredients from Ray Family Farms while engaging with the owners.
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Game of Thrones Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Enjoy happy hour with $4.50 pints — Test your knowledge of the Seven Kingdoms at Trophy Husband Trivia.
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The Outreach Project
1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community resources through advocates providing essential information.
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Maria’s Cerveza-Ride
10 AM – 5 PM — Exile Brewing Company — $30 per rider — Enjoy a fun-filled 14-mile ride with friends while supporting a local non-profit.
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Cancer Patient & Survivor Self-Care Retreat
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center — Free entry — Immerse yourself in healing with forest bathing and art therapy designed for cancer patients and survivors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
~ James Clear
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