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West Des Moines
Friday, November 1st, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MidAmerican Energy Co. has replaced wooden poles with steel ones to enhance the durability of high-voltage lines in West Des Moines, aiming to prevent severe weather disruptions. Des Moines Register
- ➤ West Des Moines is considering changing the date of Beggars’ Night to the Saturday before Halloween, with residents given multiple options to weigh in. WHO13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wells Fargo will lay off 32 workers in West Des Moines, Iowa, increasing this year's total metro workforce reductions to 334. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Secretary of State Paul Pate faces a lawsuit for challenging the ballots of individuals he flagged as potential non-citizens, affecting over 2000 voters, amidst claims of ensuring election integrity in Iowa. Radio Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Polk County Life Services Center, set to open on November 18, will feature Polk County's first sobering center and a behavioral health urgent care, managed by St. Vincent de Paul in collaboration with Broadlawns Medical Center. WHO13
- ➤ Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace begins Nov. 1, with the Iowa Navigator offering free in-person assistance and highlighting new, more affordable plans. KCCI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa families are advised to gradually adjust their children's bedtimes to ease the transition as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Radio Iowa
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Leonardo: A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
Experience a delightful puppet show that explores friendship and courage through the story of Leonardo, a monster who isn't very scary, and his friend Sam, the scaredy-cat kid.
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DMPL & Dragons: Monthly Dungeons & Dragons Gathering
Experience the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons every first Sunday of the month at Des Moines Public Library, with opportunities for new players to join and learn.
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Family Storytime: Exploring the Idea Behind 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
Experience a delightful family storytime that encourages creativity and imagination through the reading of 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'.
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Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year - Postpartum Support Group
Experience a supportive environment for new parents and their babies through this free weekly postpartum group featuring guest presenters.
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Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library
Experience an engaging session filled with rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Holiday Social 2024 at Big Grove Brewery
Experience an evening of socializing with appetizers and drinks at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom.
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Gary Gulman's Misfit Stand Up Tour at Wooly's
Experience a night of laughter with renowned comedian Gary Gulman during his Misfit Stand Up Tour in Des Moines.
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Doctors at the Disco: A 70s Themed Charity Event
Experience a fun-filled 70s themed charity event, Doctors at the Disco, hosted by the Mission Cancer Foundation, at The River Center.
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Girls on the Run 5K Celebration in Des Moines
Experience a community-focused 5K run or walk to support and empower girls in central Iowa, culminating in a celebratory finish for participants of all abilities.
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Family Storytime: Explore 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
Experience an engaging family storytime that explores the imaginative journey of an idea through storytelling at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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