Good morning, Des Moines.

On Saturday, about 100 protestors gathered outside the Tesla dealership (2601 104th Street) in Urbandale to express concerns over national policies and then walked closer to Hickman Road to invite more participation.

On Saturday, a six-acre field fire broke out in a wooded area north of Des Moines and crews from Des Moines with help from Ankeny, Johnston-Grimes, and Saylor Township battled strong winds—firefighters contained the flames just before 5 p.m.—with no injuries or property damage as an investigation into the cause began.

A single-engine plane that departed from Des Moines International Airport crashed in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota at 12:22 p.m. Saturday with no survivors—authorities said they are investigating the cause.

Matt Heston, a math teacher at Knoxville High in central Iowa, advanced to the group finals for America’s Favorite Teacher contest after receiving strong votes from nearly 100 teachers as public voting runs until April 3.

If he wins, he will earn a $25,000 prize, a trip to Hawaii & a feature in Reader’s Digest and plans to use part of the winnings for his daughter’s college fund, a Knoxville scholarship, & a vacation for his wife.

The Iowa Board of Medicine reinstated Dr. Peter Boesen’s license after he served 51 months in prison for fraud + he must follow strict rules that ban him from starting a solo practice and require two years of board monitoring.

City officials announced that a special census shows Ankeny’s population increased by 12.3% from 67,887 to 76,200 since 2020—making it the state’s fifth-largest city.

The growth means the city will receive over $1.1 million more in road use tax funds annually after spending $1.4 million on the count.

After his introductory press conference, Iowa head men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum answered questions from Hawkeye Headquarters reporter Blake Hornstein — he said he never expected the job and credited winning games and caring for players for his success.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!

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.

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.

Author Event with Amina Luqman-Dawson

6:30-8 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Celebrate the award-winning author of 'Freewater' and enjoy a book signing and Q&A session.

Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

2 PM - 8 PM — EMC Expo Center — All ages welcome — Celebrate tattoo artistry and explore the vibrant world of body art.

WHS PROM Starlight Soiree 2025

8-10 p.m. — Iowa Events Center Ballroom — $30 — Celebrate an enchanting evening under the stars at the WHS Prom 2025.

Des Moines Symphony Presents O Fortuna Carmina Burana

2:30-4 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — $20-80, Students half-price — Experience fate and fortune with over 100 voices in a powerful performance of Orff's Carmina Burana.

Jazz on the House with Saxophonist Wayne Page & Co.

7-10 p.m. — Noce — No cover all night — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live jazz music paired with happy hour specials.

Warrant Concert

12:30 a.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Tickets starting at $49 — Catch Warrant live for a night of rock music in Des Moines.

Spring Collaging Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Cost not specified — Explore your creativity with collaging techniques in this engaging workshop with Madeline Maser.

UX Bootcamp in Des Moines

— 105 hours — Bank of America Building, 317 6th Ave — $3,744 — Gain hands-on skills in UX design through a practical bootcamp experience.