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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State Patrol said 82-year-old Hal Chase from Des Moines died at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center after his Honda Fit ran a stop sign at Highway 20 and Webster County Road P-59 near Fort Dodge on Thursday—his car was hit by Diane Witt's Lincoln Nautilus from Arcadia while her passenger Stacie Segebart was treated. Radio Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Polk County jury convicted 61-year-old Derrick Andray Earnest of first-degree murder for fatally beating his 49-year-old girlfriend Holly Snowgren on April 19, 2024 in an alley east of Good Park — evidence from nearby cameras showed he used a wooden board, punched, and kicked her; he now faces life in prison without parole with sentencing set for July 23. WHO 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa DNR reported that Backbone Beach, Beeds Lake Beach, Black Hawk Beach and Nine Eagles Beach were not recommended for swimming after recent tests showed high E. coli levels + the department updates water quality information weekly via its website and hotline. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Polk County is launching its Aging in Place program to help low-income seniors stay in their homes with free repairs such as installing grab bars & wheelchair ramps, backed by a nearly $1.3 million HUD grant. Public works staff will coordinate repairs with occupational therapist Sydney Marshman to improve home safety and accessibility. The Des Moines Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Dowling Catholic High School seniors walked the commencement stage—John Foth, the varsity soccer captain who had put his season on hold to donate bone marrow to his sister Ava, was among them. Ava fights pediatric cancer at Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City and after a setback that sent her back to intensive care, her family hopes she will be moved to a regular room today. WHO 13
- ➤ On May 23, the Iowa Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in an unvaccinated adult in central Iowa—this is the first case in Iowa since 2019 and officials stress that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine offers the best protection. Radio Iowa
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Summer Music Series: Corbett Reeves
5-7:30 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy live music and patio vibes during the Summer Music Series.
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I Spy: Bikes
All day — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Celebrate National Bike Month with a fun picture scavenger hunt in the Youth area to win a prize.
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Damon Dotson at Gray's Station Summer Music Series
6-8 p.m. — The Paseo at Gray's Station — Free entry — Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and summer vibes in downtown Des Moines.
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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 at this local favorite brewery.
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Adam Kulmatycki Duo Live at Annie’s Irish Pub
8-11 p.m. — Annie's Irish Pub — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music in a vibrant Irish pub atmosphere.
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Yubu Band Live Performance
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm — Annie's Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music from the Yubu Band at this local favorite pub.
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Summer Music Series: Forrest McCurren
5:00-7:30 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — All-day happy hour with $4.50 pints — Enjoy live music, cold beer, and patio vibes.
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Writers' Workshop 2025
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — Share your work and receive valuable feedback from fellow writers.
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World Pork Expo 2025
June 3-5 — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Registration required — Explore exhibits and seminars at this major gathering for pork industry enthusiasts.
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Baby Rhyme Time
9:30-10 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage your little ones with rhymes, songs, and playful activities.
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