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West Des Moines
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 11% of Iowans lack reliable access to nutritious food, with food prices up 25% in four years, as Food Bank of Iowa's CEO Michelle Book, who is retiring, reflects on the organization's growth and challenges. Radio Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Public Schools has launched a free telehealth counseling service for students during winter break, funded by a $1.5 million UnitedHealthcare investment. KCCI
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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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Meet the Author: Jamie Seitz Discusses 'Weight of Water'
Author Jamie Seitz introduces her debut novel, 'Weight of Water,' which follows teenager Quinn Keaton as she navigates her mother's grief and seeks independence at an English boarding school.
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Create Your Nonfiction Book This Year
This workshop offers aspiring authors the tools and strategies necessary to develop and complete their nonfiction manuscripts effectively.
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NAMI Family Support Group
The NAMI Family Support Group offers a peer-led environment for adults with loved ones experiencing mental health challenges, focusing on shared experiences and understanding.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
~ David Foster Wallace
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