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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Out to Lunch will begin on May 21 in Downtown Des Moines with six free mid-day events that bring local food trucks and live music together; the first event at the Principal Financial Group campus on High Street from Seventh to Ninth — running from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — offers residents a chance to step out and enjoy the city's vibrant outdoor scene. Downtown Des Moines
- ➤ Des Moines Downtown Farmer’s Market returns for its 50th season, launching Saturday, May 3 at 7 a.m. and expecting 40,000 shoppers across 12 downtown blocks with over 300 vendors — including 48 new ones offering fresh produce, crafts, and baked goods. Visitors can use SNAP EBT cards — join the Double Up Food Bucks program for extra funds — and take advantage of free bike valet plus nearby parking options. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Evie, a 6-year-old from Adel with a respiratory disorder, had her wish granted by Make-A-Wish to meet Princess Belle and other Disney princesses at a family ball held earlier this week—she says it was a night she will never forget. KCCI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa farmers have not been able to finish planting corn and soybeans due to heavy rain since April 19th—agronomist Angie Rieck Hinz said the wet conditions have kept fields from drying enough to work. Planting will resume once a hot, dry period starts at the end of next week, even though early reports show lower planting percentages. Radio Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Perry High School will hold its prom grand march on May 3 at the Performing Arts Center with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and the march starting at 5:00 p.m.; students will then move to the Perry National Guard Armory for dinner and dance while after-prom activities featuring trampolines, obstacle courses and dodgeball will take place at Urban Air in Ankeny—all set under the Lantern Lit Evening theme. The Des Moines Register
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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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I Spy: Iowa Wildflowers
Discover Iowa wildflowers — May 12-24 — Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Learn to identify local wildflowers and hunt for them in the children's area for a prize.
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