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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The downtown skywalk in Des Moines will get a colorful makeover as the city partners with Downtown DSM, Inc. and local design firms to revamp two sections with bright art and new lighting near Fifth Street and Keosauqua Way and a cloud-like effect at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue. The art projects are part of the Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan and are expected to be completed in April. The Des Moines Register
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The driver injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 80 near Malcom is out of the hospital even though the accident on Thursday blocked traffic for over four hours when a fuel tanker rolled over and its diesel tank tore open—spilling 600 gallons as crews contained the spill with help from a private contractor while Iowa State Patrol investigates the cause. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate commerce committee members amended a carbon pipeline bill on April 4 by removing landowner protections, ending its 25 year operating limit, and setting a one year deadline for permit decisions by the Iowa Utilities Commission. The Sierra Club of Iowa warned that the changes favor companies like Summit Carbon Solutions—making the bill more a corporate measure. Iowa Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sue Woody, director of the Des Moines Public Library, will retire in June after 21 years of service including seven as director—her last day is June 30 as the board begins a nationwide search for her replacement. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ A Senate committee advanced a bill on April 4 that may let school districts have paid or voluntary chaplains. The bill would require chaplains to be mandatory reporters and hold recognized certification—now it heads to the Senate floor. Iowa Public Radio
- ➤ On April 4, a Senate committee removed the part of the Iowa House bill that would have stopped private colleges from having DEI offices, while keeping restrictions on community colleges and state agencies from spending money on them. Sen. Ken Rozenboom said state groups should not use their funds to promote ideas and the saved money will go to the Iowa Workforce Grant and Incentive Program. Iowa Public Radio
- ➤ State lawmakers met a second funnel deadline that required most policy bills to pass one chamber and a committee in the other to stay under consideration as they shift focus to fiscal issues like tax policy and a state budget set to start July 1. Lawmakers advanced bills on issues such as phone bans, rural health care, and college tuition while several measures, including a speed limit increase, failed — unused bills can be reintroduced next session. The Gazette
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
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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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Pajama Party Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Surety Hotel — Donation-based class — Unwind with yoga, live DJ music, and complimentary mini massages in a cozy atmosphere.
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