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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three people escaped uninjured from a house explosion caused by a natural gas flow that occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning on the south side of Des Moines at a home in the 4300 block of SE 11th Street — a preliminary investigation suggests a basement valve may have been accidentally opened and the probe is ongoing. WHO 13
- ➤ Officer Chase Breeser revived two guinea pigs rescued from a burning home over the weekend by giving CPR—firefighters had removed their cage from the blaze. KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Raising Capital for Startups Seminar on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its office on 700 Locust Street downtown—registered participants will also get a free one-hour SWOT analysis as they prepare for funding. Downtown Des Moines
- ➤ Women-owned businesses now make up 43% of Iowa companies and have grown faster than men’s businesses since the pandemic. Local business owners like Chantel Noel of Petals and Moss and Ames’ Bridget Good say community support—helped by the Iowa Center’s Women’s Business Center—helps them overcome challenges and grow their brands. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pella police arrested 56-year-old Marci Allen after she stabbed her husband with a knife on Sunday night in the 1200 block of Main Street—officers arrived to find him with multiple stab wounds—and he was flown to a Des Moines hospital where he remains in critical condition. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Luis Lujan opened Nos Books, a new multilingual bookstore in Des Moines that highlights international authors and writers of color to bring diverse stories to the community. He began with pop-up stores during COVID and now runs a permanent location near Drake University to bridge cultural gaps. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Navy will commission its new fast-attack submarine — USS Iowa — later this week when former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack oversees a ceremony at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, set to start at 9:00 a.m. Central Saturday with about 800 Iowans and nearly 2,000 total attendees watching as the 377-foot vessel with a crew of about 140 enters service. Radio Iowa
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toddler Tales: Rabbits
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Easter Lake Event Center — Free entry — Engage your toddler's imagination with a delightful nature-themed story about rabbits followed by fun activities.
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