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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Book led a big turnaround at the Food Bank of Iowa — food now comes faster as trucks grew from 3 to 20 and help increased by over 200% in distribution and over 600% in volunteers — and she hopes her work is remembered for caring for neighbors. WHO 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A four-year-old child died in Ames when he was accidentally shot in an apartment on South Sherman Avenue Monday afternoon—police said a 911 call at 2:27 p.m. led EMS to transport him to MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines where he later died, and an autopsy is set as the investigation continues. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This morning, a House subcommittee approved a Senate bill that would bar D.E.I. offices and staff in city and county governments. Later this afternoon, a Senate subcommittee will review a House-passed bill that would end D.E.I. programs in community colleges, state universities and private colleges—actions that lawmakers say reflect deep divisions on the issue. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa Supreme Court justices will grill Magistrate David J. Hanson at a hearing on Thursday over his use of a racial slur and bias in a sex-abuse case, and he said he did not know the term was offensive. The Judicial Qualifications Commission has recommended a 90-day suspension without pay—Hanson said he will take any required training and asked not to be removed because of his court's heavy caseload in Fayette County. The Des Moines Register
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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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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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Des Moines Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Des Moines Marriott Downtown — Registration needed — Connect with top employers in various fields and boost your career prospects.
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