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West Des Moines
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new park called Kathryn Kreig Park is being built in Highland Park at 3825 East 9th Street to add a stormwater basin plus park features such as a basketball court, a walking loop and playground equipment. The park, named after a longtime city employee who led local programs, is expected to serve over 2,900 residents when construction finishes in the fall. WHO13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mitchellville police are searching for missing 14-year-old Ona Fink, who was last seen Wednesday and is 5 feet 3 inches tall with red hair and blue eyes—her family says she may be in danger due to her mental health and her ties to Des Moines and Council Bluffs. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drake University turned the historic Morehouse Residence Hall into the Johansen Student Center, a multicultural hub for over 150 student groups. The campus held a grand opening and dedication Thursday afternoon after spending more than 16 million dollars on renovations. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers near Waukee and West Des Moines face overnight road closures on eastbound I-80 and University Avenue between Jordan Creek Parkway and 50th Street starting April 27 for construction+ detour routes have been set up. The closures continue until early morning April 30+ and the DOT stresses extra caution as work zone fines are doubled. Des Moines Register
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Photos from the Drake Relays taken Friday at the Blue Oval in Des Moines show athletes competing as fans cheered—readers in attendance can send in their own photos. WHO13
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Support Group
9-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Weekly postpartum support for parents and their new babies with guest presentations.
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