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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Facebook post on April 5 wrongly said that Caitlin Clark was buying Salisbury House and Gardens to make it a shelter for homeless youth, but the museum said this is not true. The post got over 21,000 likes (and more than 2,000 shares) before the museum quickly corrected the rumor. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Central Iowa families have many Easter events planned from today through April 20, including a Glowtastic Egg Hunt at Des Moines Children's Museum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for $4 for ages 10 and up plus other egg hunts and holiday activities set at local venues in Des Moines, West Des Moines and nearby areas. KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Contest is now accepting nominations for its second year. Kelsey O’Connor said the contest—run by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and MidwestOne Bank—will highlight more items made in Iowa. WHO 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a suspect in connection with a break-in at Perry trading card shop where an estimated $25,000 to $40,000 in cards was stolen on Sunday, after employees at Jay's CD & Hobby held the suspect until police arrived. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa cultural groups are stepping in today after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled over $4 million in grants for local programs. Humanities Iowa and partner groups sent a letter to Sens. Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, and Iowa's four congressional representatives—warning that funding cuts may force them to cut grants, programs and staff as early as April 30. Iowa Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Reynolds’ disaster aid bill was approved by the Senate Ways and Means Committee Thursday and is set for full debate in the Senate and House. The bill allocates $13.6 million from the Iowa Economic Emergency Fund + $2 million from the Nuisance Property and Abandoned Building Fund for home repairs and demolitions and it introduces a loan program to help communities prepare for future disasters. Iowa Public Radio
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Drake Senior Katie Dinnebier said she chose to finish school and follow her pharmacy dream instead of playing professional basketball after a strong season + she plans to stay involved with basketball by coaching or running camps at Drake. KDSM 17
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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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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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Korean Mythology Escape Room
6:30-7:15 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Outwit ancient myths and recover missing artifacts in an engaging escape room experience.
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