Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Des Moines.
Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project featured a hunt for the Spook Light on June 2 along the Missouri-Oklahoma border.
The next event, 'Voyages,' is on Sept. 29 with submissions due by July 20, sponsored by Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation & the Des Moines Register.
Iowa biodiesel producers are reacting to an executive order—aimed at streamlining tax credits for low-emission fuels—while small operators still face lengthy cash flow delays as the Energy and Treasury Departments work to finalize future rules, and most idle plants have already resumed production.
A flood warning remains in effect for Jasper, Marion and Polk counties until late morning today as moderate flooding continues along the South Skunk River near Colfax (water levels have reached 19.4 feet while flood stage is 18 feet).
Residents at Parkside East Apartments faced displacement in recent Des Moines flooding.
Stanislaus Sesay, who previously fled war in Liberia, said he felt like a refugee when the flooding forced him and his wife to leave their home.
On July 6, local fans gathered at watch parties at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom to follow the round-of-16 World Cup match.
The game — a tough contest for Team USA — ended in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
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Early Childhood Music Exploration
10:00 – 10:30 AM — Hoyt Sherman Place — Free entry — Kids explore music through singing, movement, and creative play.
Sammy Obeid: Dessert in Des Moines
7:30-9 p.m. — The River Center — Tickets required — Immerse yourself in a night of hilarity with Sammy Obeid's unique blend of wit and storytelling.
Western Gateway Outdoor Handmade Show
8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Western Gateway Park — Free entry — Explore vibrant handmade crafts and experience the spirit of creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Legally Blonde Musical
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Des Moines Community Playhouse — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant journey of Elle Woods as she challenges stereotypes in pursuit of love and self-discovery.
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
1-4 p.m. — Merle Hay Mall — Tickets from $29 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance for the whole family.
Rooftop Yoga
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — In person — Enjoy an hour of relaxation and revitalization under the open sky.
Community Craft Night: Fuse Beads
6:00-7:30 p.m. — North Side Library — Free entry — Spend an evening creating designs with Perler beads in a welcoming atmosphere.
Glizzys at the Grove: National Hot Dog Day
4-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Hot dog specials available all night — Savor gourmet glizzys and enjoy live music from The Sheet.
Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering
July 16-19 — Iowa Event Center, Des Moines — Registration required — Engage with inspiring speakers and workshops for women leaders in the community.
Des Moines Men's City Amateur Golf Tournament
July 17-19 — Waveland Golf Course — $150 entry fee — Compete in a prestigious local golf tournament amidst the scenic beauty of Waveland Golf Course.
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