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West Des Moines
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals from the Heartland packaged 1.7 million meals with the aid of over 3,300 volunteers to feed 6,586 children for a year following their annual Hunger Drive event. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Education's updated school performance report identifies 35 schools in need of comprehensive support, while noting a slight increase in schools identified for underperforming students with disabilities. Radio Iowa
- ➤ All five traditional high schools in Des Moines will get federal support due to low performance scores from a statewide review. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brian Mulcahy has been appointed as the new executive director of the Des Moines Airport Authority, poised to oversee the completion of a new terminal among other projects. KCCI
- ➤ In a bipartisan decision, the Polk County elections board voted unanimously to count all questioned ballots due to insufficient evidence to disqualify the voters. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The open enrollment period for health insurance via healthcare.gov is active, with new financial assistance options and a streamlined website for easier plan comparison. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Breast cancer survivor Agnes Judge donates $1,000 to an Iowa cancer center, marking her 47th state visited on a nationwide awareness and support mission. KCCI
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The Queen's Cartoonists Live Performance
Experience a unique blend of live music and classic animation as The Queen's Cartoonists perform synchronized soundtracks to beloved cartoon films.
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Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Experience a festive shopping atmosphere with over 200 vendors at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique.
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Drake University Women's Basketball Celebration vs Iowa
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Drake women's basketball while enjoying a competitive game against Iowa.
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Corn Necklace Craft Workshop
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating a decorative corn necklace using beads and pipe cleaners at this engaging craft event for children.
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Free Holiday Portraits at Exile Brewing
Experience the joy of holiday photography with complimentary portraits available to families and friends during dinner reservations at Exile Brewing.
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Baby Rhyme Time Fun
Experience an engaging session of rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Featuring Willie Watson
Experience a night of live music with renowned Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show and special guest Willie Watson at Val Air Ballroom.
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BabyTron & BLP Kosher Live Concert
Experience an energetic live performance featuring BabyTron alongside BLP Kosher at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
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Annual Christmas Gala Fundraiser
Experience an evening filled with festive cheer featuring a meal, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes, Christmas music, and a keynote speaker.
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Montez De Durango Live Concert
Experience an exciting concert featuring Montez de Durango alongside Conjunto Atardecer, K-Paz De La Sierra, and Patrulla 81 at Val Air Ballroom.
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