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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a house fire off Northeast 52nd Court east of Des Moines Friday afternoon — a child alerted a parent and the family escaped while crews from Bondurant, Altoona and Pleasant Hill responded and reported smoke damage as officials investigated the cause. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines police arrested 20-year-old Jae'Qwan Hutchinson after a Lyft driver reported being shot at on the 1900 block of Carpenter Avenue in the Good Park neighborhood; officers recovered a handgun and noted bullet holes in the car, and he now faces charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, second-degree criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Book lovers gather today at the Des Moines Book Festival at the Franklin Event Center where headlining authors speak at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The free event features 74 authors, panel discussions, kids' activities + six food trucks and runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Radio Iowa
- ➤ This spring, a paint-by-number mural will be put on the Downtown Skywalk at 700 Locust Street near Happy Home Coffee as local shops extend hours to support the event. Local artist Claire Sedovic has partnered with Greater Des Moines Partnership to create interactive art that shows city icons—like the Botanical Garden dome and the Iowa State Fair Butter Cow—and asks neighbors to help with the project—she says the mural will bring people together. Downtown Des Moines
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Harding Middle School, every student received money to invest in a 529 savings account — a program made possible by a $140,000 donation from Mid-Iowa Health to the By Degrees Foundation — to help pay for college. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 20th, Iowa House lawmakers voted 75-14 to pass a bill that makes smuggling a person in violation of federal immigration law a felony— the measure aims to tighten actions against human trafficking and now heads to the Iowa Senate for review. The Des Moines Register
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drake men’s basketball team goes to the NCAA tournament for the third time in a row and has won 30 games for the first time. The Bulldogs will play Missouri on Thursday night in Wichita—starting their first-round game. KDSM 17
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
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Great Train Show 2025
The Great Train Show features over 200 tables of trains for sale, large model train displays, and offers free workshops and demonstrations.
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Texas Legends vs Iowa Wolves
6:30 PM | Iowa Events Center | Ticket prices vary | Witness the excitement of the NBA G League clash between Texas Legends and Iowa Wolves.
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Bowl For Kids' Sake
Bowl for a Cause with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa! Bring your team together for a fun-filled event that supports life-changing mentoring programs while giving your company the spotlight it deserves!
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Biographical Play
A heartwarming and humorous play that celebrates the life of renowned humorist Erma Bombeck, highlighting her unique voice as a chronicler of everyday women's experiences.
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Trivia Night at Exile Brewing
6-8 p.m. | Exile Brewing Company | Free entry | Come have fun and test your knowledge with a night of trivia.
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The Remember Balloons Concert
2-4 p.m. | Des Moines Performing Arts | Ticket details not provided | Experience the vibrant performance of The Remember Balloons in the heart of Des Moines.
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Building Show of Iowa
9 AM - 6 PM | Iowa Events Center | Free entry | Connect with local building experts for your remodeling and construction needs.
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Senior Living Awards Showcase
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 3717 6th Ave, Des Moines | Free entry | Celebrate the best in senior living with awards for meals, activities, and community friendliness.
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Crafting for Adults: String Art
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration recommended — Create a unique string art piece or progress on your current project.
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Blake Shaw with The Des Moines Big Band
7 p.m. — Noce — Ticket information not provided — Experience an extraordinary night of jazz with vocalist Blake Shaw leading the storied Des Moines Big Band.
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