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West Des Moines
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police’s Bomb Squad responded on Thursday when a golfer found a live IED near hole 8 at Waveland Golf Course — officers detonated the device on site and evacuated the area before the course reopened later that day. The police and ATF are now investigating evidence that suggests the device may have been homemade. WHO13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paul McCartney will perform at Casey's Center on October 14 as part of his Got Back tour, marking his third show in Des Moines since 2005. Presale and VIP tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 15 with general tickets available on Friday, July 18 (10 a.m.). WHO13
- ➤ State, county and city leaders attended a groundbreaking at Butler Mansion for the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa, a $20-million project that will host a museum, event center and bocce-ball courts. The project will use funds from state and Polk County grants and is expected to open in fall 2026. WHO13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club released a report that shows Iowa lost more than 90% of its wetlands and prairies and nearly three-quarters of its forests over the last 200 years—Drake University professor Thomas Rosburg warned that this loss fragments habitats and urged expanding corridors along streams, rivers and roads to connect wild areas. The report calls for urgent action to restore native ecosystems. Radio Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Krisha Keeran — founder of Club Kids for a Cause and a University of Iowa alum — was seriously injured in a March 2024 bicycle accident and now leads the nonprofit’s eighth fundraiser. The event runs today through July 13 at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School to benefit nurse education at the University of Iowa. Des Moines Register
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Stone Circle Brass Quintet: Nothin’ but the Classics
2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Experience a lively performance featuring a diverse repertoire from talented local musicians.
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Iowa Reptile Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines — VIP & General Admission at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies with local breeders.
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I Spy: Des Moines Landmarks
All day — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Explore iconic Des Moines landmarks through a fun scavenger hunt in the Youth area.
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Jazz in July: Night #2
5:30-10 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Free entry — Experience live jazz performances featuring local and traveling musicians in a vibrant summer setting.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Veterans and Community
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Explore the benefits of mindfulness meditation with expert guidance and practice.
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Glowforge Plus Training
3-4 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Library card required — Master the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver and become fully qualified to use it independently.
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NBDA Doula Birth Doula Training
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Registration required — Top-rated training for Black and BIPOC doulas addressing maternal health issues.
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Monthly Critique Group Workshop
10 AM — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — Engage in deep discussions while sharing your poetry for constructive feedback.
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5K Beer Run at Confluence Brewing
11 a.m. — Confluence Brewing Company — $35 — Enjoy a 5K fun run and celebrate with a craft beer from the local brewery while supporting the Food Bank of Iowa.
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School of Adventure: Learn to Play D&D
3-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Explore the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons with guidance in a fun and engaging one-shot campaign.
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