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Friday, October 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The Des Moines School Board is meeting this morning to consider legal action after former superintendent Ian Roberts (who faces federal gun possession charges and a deportation order) was arrested last Friday. The board will review his hiring process and decide on steps to recover damages from those involved in his misrepresented credentials.  Radio Iowa
  • ➤ Yesterday morning, Des Moines traffic ramped up but the Iowa Department of Transportation reported no incidents or delays — mobile radar locations were active as authorities monitored the roads. Overnight, eastbound lanes on I-80 closed between Grand Prairie Parkway and the West Mixmaster at 8:30 p.m. and reopened at 5 a.m.  KCCI
  • ➤ Des Moines Public Schools said it is considering legal action against former superintendent Ian Roberts after questions arose about his citizenship and academic credentials—officials will meet in closed session at 8 a.m. today to discuss next steps. Millcreek Township School District in Pennsylvania is also reviewing its options against Roberts.  WHO13
  • ➤ Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa's congressional delegation have asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to move some USDA research projects to central Iowa since the state was left out of a plan to shift most USDA employees from Washington, D.C. Senator Chuck Grassley said Ames is a prime spot because it already has USDA facilities—which the future shift from the Maryland center is expected to ease for workers and researchers.  Radio Iowa

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ The 2025 Football Friday Primetime season is ending as the 4–1 Ankeny Hawks host the 4–1 Johnston Dragons today. The game will air live on WHO 13 — available on the free TV app.  WHO13

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Dog Day Guided Tour at Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    11 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week with a guided tour exploring art and sculptures in the company of your furry friend.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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  • Surety Hotel Autumnal Artisan Market

    1-5 p.m. — Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection — Mini portrait sessions available for $50 — Explore a curated artisan market featuring 15 local makers and enjoy live music with specialty cocktails.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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  • Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad

    6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities suitable for all ages and skill levels.

    Mon, 10/6/25

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  • 80's Name That Tune Trivia

    7-9 p.m. — Bix & Co. — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the best and worst music from the 80's in a fun trivia night.

    Tue, 10/7/25

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  • Headshot Happy Hour

    5-7 p.m. — Centro — Free entry — Connect with peers and capture a fresh headshot while supporting local women in crisis.

    Wed, 10/8/25

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  • Michael Blaustein Stand-Up Comedy Show

    7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Tickets start at $34 — Experience the quickest rising star in stand-up with viral comedy clips and a top podcast.

    Thu, 10/9/25

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  • Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works

    10-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Engage in a workshop reading and discussing short literary works with fellow writers.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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  • Iowa Home Expo

    10 AM – 5 PM — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore home improvement projects and connect with local and national vendors.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

    1 PM-7 PM — Blank Children's Hospital Campus — Registration closed — Enhance your pediatric emergency care skills with this comprehensive training course.

    Wed, 10/15/25

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  • Drop-In Tech Help

    2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free service — Get assistance with your devices in a relaxed drop-in setting.

    Thu, 10/16/25

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