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West Des Moines
Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FuseDSM will host its Feed Your Mind Lunch and Learn—Storytelling for Influence and Impact—on June 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT, where local business professionals will gain insights and tools to use video marketing and storytelling to connect with their audiences. The monthly event will offer actionable strategies designed to boost business growth and engagement. Greater Des Moines Partnership
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Krenz and mortgage expert Tyler Osby explained on Homewi$e how a credit check might trigger events that lead to personal information being sold and affect home buying decisions. The episode aired (May 18). WHO13
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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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Weekly Trivia Night at Exile Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints during happy hour — Test your knowledge at a fun trivia night with Trophy Husband Trivia.
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The Outreach Project
1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — Connect with community resources and support services available in your area.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Carl Sagan
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