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West Des Moines
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, hundreds of cyclists filled downtown Des Moines for the Moonlight Classic bike ride to raise money for youth mental health in support of Orchard Place—registration opened at the Iowa Taproom at 7:30 p.m. and the ride began shortly after. WHO13
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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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Farm to Table Vegan Dinner
6 p.m. — The Wallace Centers of Iowa — $75/ticket — Enjoy a vibrant three-course vegan dinner featuring fresh produce from local farms.
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Burger & Beer Deal at Exile Brewing
11 AM - 9 PM — Exile Brewing Company — $12 — Enjoy a single patty Exile smash burger with fries and a cold pint of beer.
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