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West Des Moines
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Linn's Haunted House in Des Moines reopens for its 40th anniversary after overcoming water damage from a fire incident, resuming operation from Oct. 18 to Nov. 2. KCCI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple vehicle collisions, including a significant crash on I-80 westbound near Berwick and another with a rollover on 15th and Pleasant streets, are causing major traffic delays in Des Moines. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Secretary of State's office is evaluating the impact of a typo in Polk County's early voting ballots on a constitutional amendment about gubernatorial succession, with no current plan to invalidate affected ballots. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of participants are expected for the IMT Des Moines Marathon in central Iowa, featuring various race events and resulting in several road closures. KCCI
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Back To The Future: The Musical
Experience the award-winning Broadway adaptation of the iconic film, featuring original music and classic hits from the movie.
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Family Storytime Featuring '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?' at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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Postpartum Support Group: Baby's First Year
Experience a supportive environment through this free weekly postpartum support group designed for parents and their new babies, facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, featuring various guest presenters.
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Des Moines Big Band Performance
Experience an evening of live music with the Des Moines Big Band at the vibrant Noce venue.
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Preschool Storytime: A Fun Water-Themed Experience!
Experience a delightful storytime for preschoolers centered around the theme of water, fostering a love for reading and creativity.
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Brad Williams Live Performance
Experience a night of laughter with comedian Brad Williams at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.
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Chris Porter Comedy Show
Experience a night of gut-wrenching laughter with Kansas City native Chris Porter, known for his authentic stand-up style and insightful observational comedy.
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Des Moines Symphony Orchestra Concert Featuring Geneva Lewis
Experience Geneva Lewis's debut in Des Moines as she performs Brahm's Violin Concerto, accompanied by the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra, alongside works by Still and Sibelius.
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Training Class for FormLabs Form 3 Resin 3D Printer
Learn to use Tech Central's new FormLabs Form 3 resin 3D printer and its PreForm software in this required training session.
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Theory of a Deadman Live with 10 Years and Cory Marks
Experience a night of powerful rock music featuring Theory of a Deadman, accompanied by 10 Years and Cory Marks at Hoyt Sherman Place.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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