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West Des Moines
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Science Center of Iowa held its 10th annual Mini Maker Faire at 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway where makers including Brett Trout and Troy Powers showcased projects from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food trucks served attendees outside—tickets cost $17 for children and adults and $15 for seniors. WHO13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Iowa’s open practice on April 26th, the Hawkeyes tested their vertical passing game as Hank Brown, Jackson Stratton and Jimmy Sullivan took snaps while South Dakota transfer Mark Gronowski did not play. Receivers Reece Vander Zee, Kaden Wetjen and Dayton Howard made impressive plays, and coaches said the offense looked deeper and more veteran. WHO13
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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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Quarterly Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Scottish Rite Consistory — $22.13 — Attend a quarterly meeting dinner with a menu to be published.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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