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Monday, April 21st, 2025

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Uncorked at Blank Park Zoo will take place on April 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Guests aged 21 and over can enjoy wine and cheese tastings from local wineries—along with live music and Wild Lights, which includes a private wine bar open until 9:30 p.m.  Greater Des Moines Partnership

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Mini Gardens Workshop

    3:00 – 3:45 PM — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Create whimsical Mini Gardens in honor of National Garden Month with all materials provided.

    Mon, 4/28/25

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  • Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year

    9-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A weekly postpartum support group offering valuable insights for new parents and their babies.

    Tue, 4/29/25

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  • After School Adventures: May Baskets

    3:45-4:30 p.m. — West Des Moines Public Library — Registration required — Craft your own paper May baskets to celebrate spring and May Day festivities.

    Wed, 4/30/25

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  • I Spy: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    All day — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a fun picture scavenger hunt for kids.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

~ Henry Ford

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