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West Des Moines
Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of West Des Moines are on alert after multiple sightings of a coyote in residential areas, raising concerns for the safety of small children and pets. KCCI
- ➤ The Harkin Institute's summit in Washington DC and Easterseals Iowa's Athene@Work program are enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. WHO13
- ➤ Over 150 Iowa organizations urge Governor Kim Reynolds to join the Summer EBT program to combat child hunger by providing families with $40 per month per child for groceries. KCCI
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop program is serving over 2,000 children in 800 families by offering free toys to those in need during the holiday season. WHO13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Central Iowa law enforcement executed 13 federal search warrants to address a significant fentanyl crisis, marking an active response to the state's doubling fentanyl seizures. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aaron Steil from Iowa State University Extension advises mixing salt with sand as an effective method to provide traction on ice while minimizing damage to nearby plants and concrete. Radio Iowa
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Ugly Sweater Speed Dating Event for Ages 35-45
A speed dating event for singles aged 35-45 featuring an ugly sweater theme, allowing participants to connect over a series of short conversations.
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Show
Experience a festive evening with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as they perform classic holiday songs alongside timeless hits from their legendary repertoire.
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NOLA Holiday Show featuring the NOLA Jazz Band
Experience the vibrant sounds of the NOLA Jazz Band at the Noce Jazz Club, a premier destination for live music in Des Moines.
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I Spy: Winter at Des Moines Public Library
Children can search for winter-themed pictures in the youth area for a chance to win a prize.
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JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop Hockey Tournament
JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop is a competitive hockey tournament featuring various age divisions held in West Des Moines, IA.
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Decoy Live Performance
Decoy will perform live at Wooly's in Des Moines, offering an evening of entertainment starting at 8 PM.
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Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup at Des Moines Public Library
Participants can pick up free art kits to create artwork for the first ever Tiny Art Show, with submissions due on January 10th and a gallery reception held on January 18th.
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Beyond Birth: Support Group for New Parents
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies, featuring guest presenters and facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital.
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St. Edmond vs. South Hamilton High School Basketball Game
Two high school teams, St. Edmond and South Hamilton, will compete in a basketball game as part of the Iowa Wolves High School Hoops Series.
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DMPL Writer's Workshop
A monthly workshop at the Des Moines Public Library where writers can share their work and receive feedback from peers.
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