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West Des Moines
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Holiday Aquatic Center in West Des Moines is ready for more visitors this weekend as temperatures rise (pools expect extra traffic due to the heat). West Des Moines Parks and Recreation will check on lifeguards and swimmers and advise everyone to drink water and reapply sunscreen (officials recall a record busy day during the last heat wave). KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Halberstadt's Men's Clothiers closed its Valley West Mall location on June 16th and opened its new store at Jordan Creek Town Center on the weekend of June 14th—a move that continues a trend of retailers leaving Valley West since its opening in 2004. Des Moines Register
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Des Moines Police Department asked for help finding 43-year-old Omar Andrew Hymes who is wanted for a violent domestic assault that occurred on March 9 in a vehicle near SE 14th Street and Hartford Avenue—he is described as 5-foot-7 and approximately 200 pounds with active warrants including charges for domestic assault with a weapon, among others. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crow Tow is days away from becoming Polk County's new provider for impound services after county officials approved a three-year contract on Tuesday covering 911 call responses for crashes or stalled vehicles. The agreement takes effect next month and passed in a 3-2 vote despite Supervisor Tom Hockensmith's concerns over the company's practice of actively seeking vehicles to tow. KCCI
- ➤ The Iowa DNR advises Iowans to wear life jackets when using rivers and to avoid paddling after heavy rain because debris can form dangerous strainers that flip boats & trap paddlers. WHO13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Susan Dahlman from Pleasant Hill made activity kits called A Ray of Sunshine Project in memory of her late husband Ray, who fought Alzheimer’s. The kits include ten double-sided pages, a dry erase marker, and an eraser—proceeds from sales will help fund Alzheimer’s causes. WHO13
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Mini Dino Parachutes Craft
All day — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Create your very own Mini Dino Parachutes during a fun drop-in craft session this summer.
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Fast Henry Duo Live Performance
12-3 p.m. — Annie’s Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy the local sounds of Fast Henry Duo while relaxing at your favorite Irish pub.
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Summer Music Series: Jonas Magram
5-7:30 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — All-day happy hour with $4.50 pints — Enjoy live music and patio vibes at this local summer event.
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Meet Author Nikki Erlick
6-7 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free admission — Explore the imaginative world of Nikki Erlick's latest novel 'The Poppy Fields' and enjoy a book signing.
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MY PAINTING ERA CAMP! Day 1: 1989
9 AM – 12 PM — Painting with a Twist — Cost info not provided — Pick a painting, invite friends, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with local artists.
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Lunch & Learn: Resources for Small Businesses
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Elevator, a Co-Warehousing Community — Free — Discover game-changing resources and network with fellow entrepreneurs while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
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Wiggles and Giggles
9:15-9:45 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively storytime with movement, music, and rhyming for the little ones.
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Guided Tours at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park
11-11:45 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Discover the art and stories behind the sculptures in this vibrant park.
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NAMI Family Support Group
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free of cost — A peer-led support group fostering insight and support for adults with loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.
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Summer Music Series: David Watson
5-7:30 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy live music and patio vibes at this weekly event featuring a local artist.
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