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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Youth Justice Initiative in West Des Moines helps at-risk youth improve academics, repair family bonds, and avoid a criminal record through monthly circle meetings—this program recorded a recidivism rate of less than 10% in fiscal 2024. Volunteer Dave Ball, who has worked with the program for 12 years, said the initiative made a positive impact on his family. The Des Moines Register
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Iowa drivers begin their midweek commute with clear roads — emergency vehicles respond to a crash in Cedar Rapids that has blocked the U.S. 151 northbound right shoulder. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 24, lawmaker Rep. Charley Thomson ordered Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice to share its private details on legal work, donors and members, but the group refused the order saying it hurt privacy and intimidated immigrant communities. An attorney for the organization said on April 18 that the order was not legal—Thomson has not commented further as other lawmakers questioned his power. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Geographic photographer David McLain will share tips from 15 years of research on Blue Zone habits at the Civic Center of Des Moines today—he studied centenarians in Loma Linda, Nicoya, Sardinia, Ikaria, and Okinawa to show how diet and community help people live past 100. Radio Iowa
- ➤ MercyOne Des Moines partners with Bras for the Cause to offer free mammograms and breakfast on Saturday, May 3 for uninsured women 40 and older (screenings run from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at three MercyOne locations in Des Moines, Ankeny and Clive). The Des Moines Register
- ➤ State, city and county inspectors cited hundreds of food-safety violations at Iowa restaurants and stores during April—issues include poor handwashing, unsafe food storage, and unsanitary conditions that raised concerns about rodent activity and spoiled ingredients. The Des Moines Register
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 22, Perry soccer beat Central Iowa United 10-1 as Jonatan Banuelos tied the single-game scoring record with six goals and Jacobo Cerna-Gomez set up six assists. Severe weather—forcing adjustments in track meets and golf events—impacted other Perry sports this week. 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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Blooming with K-pop!
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with K-pop activities and fun prizes.
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
6-9 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown — $67.95 + taxes & fees — Enjoy a night of interactive comedy as you solve a hilarious murder mystery while dining.
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The Nocturnal Affair Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets available — Experience the haunting sounds of Las Vegas dark rockers The Nocturnal Affair.
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Future Islands Concert
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Ticket prices from $32 — Catch Future Islands live in an intimate venue setting with great acoustics.
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Postpartum Support Group for New Parents
9:30-11 a.m. — Downtown Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow new parents and find community support during your baby's first year.
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Des Moines Big Band Swing Night
7-9 p.m. — Noce — Check venue for details — Enjoy an evening of swing dancing and live music with the Des Moines Big Band and Heartland Swing.
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Pop Evil Concert
8-11 p.m. — Wooly's — $43+ — Experience the electrifying performance of Pop Evil in Des Moines.
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Architecture on the Move
5:30-7 p.m. — Capital Square — Free entry — Experience architectural treasures on a guided sidewalk tour in Downtown Des Moines.
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Joyann Parker Band Performance
7 p.m. — Noce — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful and genre-blending sounds of Joyann Parker, a rising star in roots music.
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Summer Music Series: Taylor King
5:00-7:30 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — All-day happy hour with $4.50 pints — Enjoy live music and patio vibes every Sunday.
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