Good morning, Des Moines.

Animal Rescue League of Iowa is set to receive 40 beagles from Wisconsin's Ridglan Farms as part of a multistate effort to rescue dogs from a controversial breeding facility.

The transfer began on May 1 and the dogs will arrive mid-May to receive medical care & behavioral assessments.

On Monday, May 4, 515 Run Club members walked a two-mile loop at Gray's Lake picking up trash after the city imposed a $4,300 fee on their weekly run (challenging the permit rule).

Co-founder Nico Robinson said the club seeks fairer treatment for park users.

A fire that started in the attic of Evergreen Terrace Apartments on May 4 displaced roughly 70 residents from 2101 E.

Caulder Ave. (local emergency services safely evacuated everyone to community shelters) and firefighters had the blaze under control by 8:15 p.m.

A vehicle hit UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine in Indianola Tuesday morning (no injuries were reported) and the clinic stayed open as the Indianola Fire Department responded and confirmed the area was safe.

Residents of Cityville Apartments on Southwest 9th Street were evacuated Tuesday around 10 a.m. after high levels of natural gas were detected + crews ventilated and fixed the building so all residents returned inside.

El Bait Shop, a downtown bar that opened on May 5, 2006, celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday on Cinco de Mayo by giving free taquitos with every pint.

The bar won awards for its beer for 10 straight years + built a strong local reputation.

Jaume Plensa's restored Nomade sculpture was reinstalled Tuesday, May 5 in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park by workers from the Des Moines Art Center, marking the end of a careful restoration that brings new life to a local icon.

Des Moines staff proposed a grant program—Restore the Core DSM—to revitalize downtown storefronts by offering reimbursement grants of up to $200K from $7M in TIF funds, a plan expected to jumpstart 35 projects by attracting new retailers.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!

Wiggles and Giggles Storytime

3:15-3:45 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively storytime filled with movement, music, and rhyming fun for little ones.

Iowa Horse Fair

3:30 PM - 5 PM (May 8-10) — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Varies — A celebration of equestrian culture featuring competitions, vendors, and entertainment for all ages.

Iowa Hope Run (5K)

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Des Moines Water Works Park — Registration required — Participate in a community race honoring local teens affected by brain tumors.

Mother's Day Brunch at Big Grove

9 AM - 2 PM — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Special brunch menu with prices ranging from $12 to $18.75 — Celebrate mom with delicious food and a free Mom-mosa.

Emo Nite at Wooly's

10 PM – 1 AM — Wooly's — Tickets from $64 — Experience an unforgettable night filled with emo music and nostalgia.

Clue: High School Edition

7-9 p.m. — Stoner Theater — Check the details for ticket prices — A madcap comedy where iconic characters race to solve a murder mystery at a dinner party.

Clue: High School Edition

7-9 p.m. — Stoner Theater — Admission fee required — A comedic whodunit unfolds as guests race to find a murderer in Boddy Manor.

Summer Concert Series Performance

11 AM – 12 PM — Heritage Carousel of Des Moines — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful summer concert in a charming carousel setting.

Spring Music Series: Forrest McCurren

5-7 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy great live music while sipping on discounted beers during the Spring Music Series.

Alpha Wolf Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying performance of Alpha Wolf at Wooly's in Des Moines, IA.