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West Des Moines
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cops climbed Des Moines buildings Friday morning at Dunkin’ Donuts during the 10th annual Cop on a Rooftop event — the fundraiser benefited Special Olympics Iowa. The Law Enforcement Torch Run began at 6:00 a.m. and collected donations to help athletes train all year — early donors received a free coffee coupon. WHO13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rusty—a two-legged Australian red heeler—became a beloved figure in Iowa after owner Bill Davis described a 1993 mowing incident that cost him two legs. He learned to adapt quickly and was once timed running at 17 mph, a feat that continues to inspire local fans. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emergency dispatchers asked Governor Reynolds to veto a bill passed overnight that gives the Iowa 911 Program the power to charge local 911 boards for undefined reasonable costs—Todd Malone warned that the measure, with a 30-day deadline for payment, could force some centers to cut staffing or even close. The governor has 30 days to sign or veto the bill. WHO13
- ➤ House Speaker Pat Grassley held a bill signing ceremony—expecting Governor Kim Reynolds to sign the new carbon pipeline bill even though groups for corn growers and ethanol makers are urging a veto. They said the measure imposes restrictions that some believe will ban pipelines in Iowa, and the governor has until mid-June to decide. Radio Iowa
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Valley Junction Arts Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Historic Valley Junction — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with over 50 artists showcasing their work, live entertainment, and local food vendors.
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Abstract Citizen Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of jazz with Abstract Citizen in Des Moines.
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Founders Live Pitch Competition
6-9 p.m. — Confluence Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a thrilling pitch competition showcasing local startups and their innovative ideas.
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Legal Essentials for Entrepreneurs
11:30 a.m. — 204 12th St, Des Moines, IA — Free entry — Learn how to protect your business ideas and avoid costly legal battles in this fun and informative workshop.
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DMPL & Dragons: Monthly Dungeons & Dragons Gathering
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Unleash your imagination in a thrilling evening of Dungeons & Dragons adventures.
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Iowa Barnstormers Military Night
7:05 PM — Wells Fargo Arena — Tickets available — Cheer on the Barnstormers in their annual Military Night showdown against the Tulsa Oilers.
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Spa n’ B with Eden
6-9 p.m. — Surety Hotel — Mini spa treatments and refreshments available — Enjoy an evening of R&B and self-care with skincare consultations and a laid-back vibe.
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Brick Fest Live
1-5 p.m. — Iowa Events Center — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a day filled with creativity and fun at this LEGO-themed event.
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I Spy: Bikes
Find all the pictures in the Youth area for a prize — Various times — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Celebrate National Bike Month with a fun scavenger hunt for kids.
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Damon Dotson | Gray's Station Summer Music Series
6-8 p.m. — Gray's Station — Free entry — Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and summer vibes in Downtown Des Moines.
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~ Robert Frost
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