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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market is celebrating its 50th season in 2025 and will open on May 3 at 7 a.m. in the Historic Court District—running every Saturday until Oct. 25 and expanding to 12 blocks with 49 new vendors—drawing over 40,000 shoppers for local foods, art, live music and food trucks. The Des Moines Register
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants in West Des Moines face higher costs as tariffs on Japanese beef may force menu price changes. Prime and Providence chef Dominic Iannarelli said the impact will be seen in 8 to 10 weeks—industry leader Jessica Dunker expressed worry over rising prices—adding extra pressure on local dining margins. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ankeny police are seeking help to locate 14-year-old Anahi Lozano-Villalobos, who was last seen leaving Southview Middle School on Monday during school hours wearing a black sweatshirt, white pants, and a black backpack (5'3", about 110 pounds) and is believed to have gotten into a dark-colored, four-door sedan with a spoiler. KCCI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Iowa increased slightly—$3.09 now from $3.02 last week—as seasonal demand and the switch from winter to summer gas are noted, and AAA spokeswoman Brynna Knapp said tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil are not to blame. Radio Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In 1968, Iowa teacher Jane Elliott led her third grade class in Riceville through a blue eyes—brown eyes exercise to show how discrimination felt after Martin Luther King Jr.'s shooting. She later repeated the exercise with adults and used test scores to show that feeling superior helped performance while warning that new state laws now limit teaching about systemic racism. Iowa Public Radio
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Mega Millions lottery raises ticket prices from $2 to $5. The game now has a built-in multiplier that grows non-jackpot prizes and begins with a $50 million jackpot—improving the overall odds to 1 in 23. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday evening, the Des Moines City Council voted on a $986 million budget that partly cuts funding for Creative Visions’ Violence Intervention Program which kept one north side zone free of shootings for 791 days due to a $17 million shortfall from capped property tax revenue and rising service costs. The budget also proposed cuts to the sustainability office, changes to Birdland Pool operations, higher parking fines and utility fees, reduced mosquito abatement efforts and the elimination of a library social worker position—in steps that signal broader challenges for city services. The Des Moines Register
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Drake University welcomed its new men's basketball coach Eric Henderson—hired on March 28th from South Dakota State University—after a record season and the departure of the previous coach, and he spoke with WHO 13 Sports about his coaching philosophy. WHO 13
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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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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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Taps & Tags Music Night
7:30-10 p.m. — Westown Tap Bar and Restaurant — Free entry — A lively social evening for singers and music lovers to showcase their talent and enjoy live performances.
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