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West Des Moines
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Monsterama Arcade Halloween Bash is set for October 26, 2024, offering a day full of spooky fun, including arcade games, costume contests, and themed cocktails. Greater Des Moines Partnership
- ➤ The November 2024 Luncheon, hosted by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, will spotlight nonprofit organizations and includes a notice about potential media recording at the event. Greater Des Moines Partnership
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Des Moines man was apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including Operating While Intoxicated, after refusing to stop for a State Patrol trooper and initiating a pursuit. WHO13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Christine Hensley, a former Des Moines councilmember with 24 years of service, has been appointed by Governor Kim Reynolds to the Iowa Board of Regents, set to succeed Mike Richards. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines has been selected to host the TEAMS conference, a pivotal event in the sports-event industry, in 2031 at the Iowa Events Center. KCCI
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Animate! Des Moines - An Animation Extravaganza
Celebrate a vibrant three-day festival of anime, animation, and cosplay at GalaxyCon Presents Animate! Des Moines.
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Family Storytime: Explore 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
Experience a delightful family storytime centered around the imaginative theme of 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
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Support Group for New Parents: Beyond Birth
Experience a supportive community at a weekly postpartum support group for new parents with infants up to one year old, held at the Downtown Des Moines Public Library.
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STABLE Course for Neonatal Care
Learn essential skills for stabilizing and transporting high-risk neonates, focusing on safety, supportive care, and quality improvement.
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Experience a lively storytime with movement, music, and rhymes at the Central Library, featuring a special celebration for Sesame Street Live!
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Architect-led Sidewalk Tours of Downtown Des Moines
Experience the architectural beauty of Iowa's capital on guided sidewalk tours led by architects, showcasing historic neighborhoods and landmarks.
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for KING + COUNTRY: The UNSUNG HERO Tour 2024
Experience a live performance by the GRAMMY-award winning duo for KING + COUNTRY featuring new music from their latest project.
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HunterGirl Live Concert
Experience an evening of live music with HunterGirl at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Family Storytime: Exploring Ideas Together
Experience an engaging family storytime centered around the theme of creativity and imagination inspired by the book 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'.
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Gold Medal Families: A Talk by Dr. Ray Guarendi
Learn about the essential qualities that contribute to strong families from Dr. Ray Guarendi, a respected speaker and expert in family dynamics.
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