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Des Moines
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines dedicated a memorial walking trail at Glendale Cemetery on Wednesday to honor fallen Sgt. Tony Beminio, who was killed in 2016. Family, friends and fellow officers gathered to remember his service — a tribute to his enduring courage. KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Equity Insurance has opened its new headquarters in downtown after moving from West Des Moines for more space. Company leaders cut the ribbon at the former Nationwide Insurance building on Locust Street — located across from the Des Moines Public Library. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marty Lonn Larson, known as Muffy Rosenberg, died on May 13 at age 62. He was a beloved drag performer in the East Village who mentored younger talent and hosted local shows — his unique legacy inspires the community. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Des Moines Con will host a Firefly reunion panel with four original stars on Saturday at the Iowa Events Center downtown plus autograph sessions, photo-ops, and costume contests, with other TV show reunions available as well. The event runs through Sunday. Radio Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today at the Des Moines Civic Center, 650 high school theater students from over 108 schools perform in the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase (streamed live on IowaPBS.org), with two triple threat winners set to advance to a national showcase in New York City on June 22. Radio Iowa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa DNR forestor Mark Vitosh noted that red and white oak trees have dropped by half over 35 years due to disease, drought and changing temperatures, and he urges landowners to work with professional foresters to develop long-term management plans. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The final group of Iowa National Guard soldiers, 135 of the Second Brigade Combat Team, will arrive tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at the 132nd Air Wing (the event is closed to the public due to security) while 45 others will be welcomed later in Council Bluffs at 3:30 p.m. Radio Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may force closures or reduced services at up to 400 hospitals nationwide, three of which in Iowa include Ottumwa Regional Health Center, CHI Health Mercy (Council Bluffs) and MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, potentially affecting low-income Medicaid patients and prompting staff layoffs. The Des Moines Register
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Financial Center in downtown Des Moines is reopening as Mezzo on Walnut after an $80 million renovation has turned most floors into upscale apartments; an opening ceremony is planned early June and full completion is expected by fall. 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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Meet Me @ The Altar Concert
7-9 p.m. — Wooly's — Concert tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Meet Me @ The Altar in Des Moines, IA.
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Cultivating Careers Program
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Project IOWA — Free participation — Empowering community members through holistic workforce training and one-on-one coaching.
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World Pork Expo
June 2-3 — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Explore the pork industry's latest innovations and meet thousands of fellow enthusiasts.
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Blue Light Jazz with NOLA Jazz
5-7 p.m. — Surety Hotel Lobby Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy Stiff Drinks, Smooth Grooves, and Chill Vibes with live Jazz music.
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Sherman Hill Neighborhood Meeting
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Mickle Center Business & Neighborhood Resources — Free entry — Help shape the future of Sherman Hill and connect with neighbors over updates and guest speakers.
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Satsang Acoustic Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Ticket required — Experience an intimate soundcheck and Q&A session with Satsang along with a signed tour poster.
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Date Me DSM at Iowa Cubs
5-7 p.m. — Iowa Cubs Stadium — Ticket required — Mix with singles aged 28-40 while enjoying a baseball game and a post-game drone show.
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Iowa Cubs Sensory-Friendly Game
1:08 – 2:08 p.m. — Principal Park — Discounted tickets available — Experience a game designed for individuals with autism or sensory processing disorders with a calming atmosphere and activities.
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Rooftop Yoga
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Beginner friendly — Enjoy a relaxing hour of yoga on the rooftop in Des Moines.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
4-7 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — Free admission — Experience a quieter, less crowded environment tailored for families with children on the autism spectrum.
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~ Soren Kierkegaard
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