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West Des Moines
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Iowa National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Wine pleads guilty to child endangerment, receives probation, sparking the victim's family to advocate for a public Iowa Child Abuse Registry and start a nonprofit to support other victims. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drake University teams up with CBS News to launch 'Kindness 101', a global educational initiative providing free character-building resources to educators and students. Radio Iowa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowans are urged to inspect trees for the Asian longhorned beetle during 'Tree Check Month' to protect a wide variety of trees from this invasive and destructive pest. Radio Iowa
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's first Topgolf location is set to open in West Des Moines on Sept. 6, featuring a $13 million facility with 72 climate-controlled hitting bays. Des Moines Register
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Touchdown Tailgate Celebration
Experience the excitement of the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game at Cowles Commons with local food trucks and live entertainment.
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Open House Showcase at 5926 EP True Parkway
Experience a guided tour of a stunning home featuring 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, perfect for prospective buyers in West Des Moines.
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Midwest Regional Child Passenger Safety Conference 2024
Learn about child passenger safety and network with over 300 professionals at this comprehensive two-day conference in West Des Moines.
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Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year
Experience a supportive environment at this free weekly postpartum support group designed for new parents and their babies, featuring expert guest presentations.
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Mindfulness Meditation Workshop for Veterans
Experience a calming practice of mindfulness meditation with a brief introduction, guided sitting, and a Q&A session led by a certified teacher.
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Iowa EdTech DXP Networking Event
Experience coffee, networking, and tech discussions at the Iowa EdTech DXP event.
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Comedy Performance by David Koechner
Experience an evening of laughs with actor and comedian David Koechner, known for his memorable roles on 'The Office' and 'Anchorman'.
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Walk to CURE Arthritis Fundraiser
Experience a community-driven event dedicated to raising funds for arthritis solutions and better treatments at Principal Park.
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Andrew Hoyt Live at Exile Brewing Company
Experience an evening of live music with Andrew Hoyt at Exile Brewing Company, known for its quality food and drink.
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Art 101: Still Life Oil Painting Workshop
Experience a creative journey in oil painting focused on still life at the Des Moines Public Library.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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