Good morning, West Des Moines.

A nonprofit that provides proper burials for unclaimed veterans is hosting an annual fundraiser on May 10 at The Shop DSM Event Center on Cherry Street to help fund a ceremony planned for early October.

Tickets cost $70 and the night will include a cocktail hour, a catered dinner from Jethro's BBQ, live entertainment by Mike Moody and the Outlaws, and a silent auction—last year the organization buried 20 veterans and five spouses.

Hy-Vee will end food preparation operations at its Ankeny and Chariton facilities this spring with the last day on June 24, as production shifts to local stores to boost product freshness and customer service.

The decision will affect 461 employees—while the company organizes hiring events, not all impacted staff may secure new roles.

A study from a private research firm warned that if Congress enacts deep Medicaid cuts, Iowa could lose 33,000 jobs and $865M in economic activity as Iowa Health Link, which covers 673,000 people, faces lower federal matching rates and stricter work rules.

The report said these changes may stress hospitals and limit care for kids and older adults (especially in rural areas).

Board of Regents president Sherry Bates discussed the proposed tuition increase today and said the board would balance the cost to families with the universities' need for resources.

She appointed a two-person study group to research a fixed tuition guarantee program—reporting its findings by the November meeting—and a bill is moving to the governor that sets an April 30 deadline for tuition decisions.

The Iowa House sent the Senate a bill that would require builders to install passive radon mitigation in new homes and offer a tax credit for systems in existing buildings — the measure notes that high radon levels can lead to lung cancer and save future health care costs, and it now awaits Senate consideration.

Lawmakers approved a bill to strengthen Iowa’s anti-human trafficking law after the House passed it a month ago and the Senate voted 48-0 yesterday.

The new law lets undercover officers—posing as potential victims or traffickers—charge offenders in state court and now covers spontaneous victimization.

Super Bowl champion and former Hawkeye Cooper DeJean will hold an autograph signing at Hi-5 Comics and Cards in Des Moines on May 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—only 300 items will be signed and 100 photo opportunities available.

He will also participate in a charity softball game at Principal Park on June 1 to benefit the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital with teammates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

City Voices Spring Recital

6:30-8 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Free entry — Experience a vibrant spring recital featuring talented students performing classical, contemporary, and musical theatre works.

Secret Series Skate Contest

2-6 p.m. — Lauridsen Skatepark — $10 entry waived with t-shirt — All ages and skill levels compete with unique obstacles in a vibrant skateboarding community event.

Food for the Hungry Volunteer Event with We The Kingdom

5:30-10:30 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Volunteer participation required — Support the fight against poverty while enjoying live music.

Future Islands Concert

7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Ticket prices from $32 — Experience Future Islands live in an intimate concert setting in Des Moines.