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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Center’s Weaver’s Leather Store has been a family-run business for nearly 100 years and will celebrate its centennial on May 3rd—reflecting a legacy that began when Leroy worked for about 80 years before passing the store to his son Tim. His family now runs the store and serves a devoted customer base across an 80-mile radius. WHO 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Des Moines CNA was booked in Polk County Jail on Wednesday on charges of stealing narcotics and falsifying records at two rehab centers — she allegedly took 57 doses of Oxycodone at Pine Acres Rehabilitation from December 2021 to April 2023 and multiple doses of Hydrocodone at the Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines from March to December 2023. WHO 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mr. Monopoly visited Des Moines on Wednesday to scout landmarks like the Iowa State Capitol and East Village for a new Monopoly game that will be released later this year — the game is asking locals to email their suggestions. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Perry High School is presenting 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at the Perry Performing Arts Center from today to April 6 with shows at 7 p.m. on today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday (tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students) and directors say the production features bright colors, fun songs, and audience participation (each night will offer a unique performance). The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The West Des Moines school district named Shane Christensen as Valley High School's new principal and he will start on July 1 pending school board approval on April 14. He led Indian Hills Junior High for 19 years and worked in the district for 24 years while current principal David Maxwell will move to a new role as director of strategic outreach. The Des Moines Register
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Granny Basketball took over Indianola High School on Saturday when women over 50 played three games to support local charities. The event spans 10 states — even Canada — and coach Linda Alloway said the tournament helped the grannies stay active while raising donations for KIA Koda and Helping Hands. KDSM 17
- ➤ ADM track won its early co-ed meet with the boys scoring 204 points and the girls 217 points, with strong field events boosting the team. Both the girls and boys soccer teams lost 3-0 on Monday and will try to improve in upcoming games against Marshalltown and North Polk. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ From March 25-April 1, Perry’s boys soccer team earned a 3-0 win over ADM with goals by Jacobo Cerna-Gomez, Jonatan Banuelos and Jose Ortega and will face Des Moines North Saturday + a title game rematch with Des Moines Hoover before hosting Winterset on April 15. The girls track team finished fifth at Bondurant-Farrar with Cate Erickson’s improved 400-meter time while the boys track team will open their season on April 8 at Gilbert in a co-ed meet. 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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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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Trivia Night at Exile Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints during happy hour — Test your knowledge with Trophy Husband Trivia while enjoying great brews.
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First Friday Art Open House
5-8 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore 181 artist studios, enjoy themed festivities, and support local creatives during this monthly open house.
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