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West Des Moines
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Exile Brewing Company in downtown Des Moines won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup on May 1 for its G.G. brew in the Munich-Style Dunkel category — the brew had previously earned a silver medal in 2024 and multiple national awards. WHO13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old West Des Moines student was arrested on May 20 after allegedly assaulting another student with scissors at Walnut Creek Campus near 11:45 a.m. — police confirmed that trained school staff intervened during a verbal altercation and the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Des Moines Register
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in Iowa advanced corn planting to 91 percent—up from 76 percent last week, putting planting 12 days ahead of last year and four days ahead of the five-year average. Soybean planting reached 84 percent, eight days ahead of last year as the north-central and northwest regions led the effort. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Des Moines residents will attend the State of the City event on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Mayor Russ Trimble, City Manager Tom Hadden and Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Moffatt will share updates on city plans.) Greater Des Moines Partnership
- ➤ State troopers have started a Special Traffic Enforcement Program until June 1 to check for distracted, impaired driving, unbelted passengers and cell phone use while driving (STEP). The program will enforce a hands free cell phone law starting July 1 and warns that holding a cell phone while driving might incur a 100 dollar fine beginning January 1. Radio Iowa
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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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Stuff the Truck for Urbandale Food Pantry
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Bring a donation for the Urbandale Food Pantry and enjoy a community gathering.
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Summer Music Series: Forrest McCurren
5:00-7:30 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy live music and summer vibes on the patio with refreshing beer specials.
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