Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
🎓 Education
High school students across Iowa were honored at the Governor Scholar Program Ceremony where Governor Reynolds gave a handshake, photo, plaque & certificate to students after seven semesters of hard work.
The program, run by the Governor’s Office, IHSAA & Iowa Farm Bureau, selected two seniors from the largest 64 schools and one senior from every other school.
🏥 Health
Federal budget cuts may reduce funds for the Iowa Cancer Registry, which relies on both federal and state money—health experts warn the cut could hurt research, screening, and early detection.
Governor Reynolds has proposed spending $1 million to support University of Iowa research to investigate Iowa's high cancer diagnosis rates.
🏈 Sports
The Iowa Brewery Running Series kicked off its season Sunday, April 27th at Confluence Brewery Company with a fun run that drew local runners regardless of the weather.
Ten percent of the event’s proceeds — donated to local nonprofits — supported charities, and the series will hold more fun runs at different breweries this summer and fall.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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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.
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.
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.
Quarterly Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Scottish Rite Consistory — $22.13 — Attend a quarterly meeting dinner with a menu to be published.
Breakfast with Ricky Stanzi
7-9 a.m. — The Hall DSM — $20 at the door — Enjoy breakfast and fellowship while hearing Ricky Stanzi's inspirational testimony.
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