Good morning, Des Moines.

On Saturday evening, a 34-year-old motorcyclist not wearing a helmet lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier near SE 30th Street and E.

MLK, Jr Parkway in Des Moines—bystanders performed CPR until medics transported him to a local hospital where he died.

A car crash on Saturday evening in Delaware County killed 33-year-old Anthony Mentzer and 44-year-old Bobbi Bauers after a Volkswagen Beetle crossed the center line and struck a northbound Chevy at Highway 38 and 310th Avenue (near Hopkinton) (around 6:15 p.m.).

A Ford Focus lost control just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday near Highway 5 and 200th Avenue in Warren County — 16-year-old Donald McCormick died at the scene while driver Isabella Ashford was taken to a Des Moines hospital.

Former DMACC administrator Kim Jackson, who served 26 years and was fired on July 2 for saying she once pulled a knife during a staff meeting, is suing the college for alleged age and racial discrimination—she claims her firing was a pretext since her role was replaced by younger white colleagues. A judge ruled her comment did not amount to misconduct when she apologized two days later and awarded her unemployment benefits, and she now seeks unspecified damages.

The Des Moines City Council will hold a second vote today on raising the franchise fee on gas and electric bills from 5% to 7.5% to help cover DART’s funding gap amid disagreements among council members.

The change would add about $2.50 per $100 on bills and could bring in up to $6.2 million over five years—helping meet long-term transit needs.

Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson led the Axiom-4 mission on the ISS that performed more than 60 experiments with a four-member crew from India, Hungary and Poland, and the crew returned safely after launching on June 25 and splashing down on July 15.

She said the mission proved that working together can yield important scientific progress — a milestone that added to her record 695 days in space over five trips.

NASCAR drivers including Michael McDowell, Cody Ware and John Hunter Nemechek will race in the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday—tickets remain available despite a sold-out crowd.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

Galactic Empire Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Wooly's — $47 to $157 — Experience a unique concert by Galactic Empire that combines Star Wars themes with live music.

Drop-In Tech Help

2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free — Get assistance with your electronic devices from knowledgeable library staff.

Iowa Cubs Summer Blood Drive

7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Principal Park — Free entry — Donate blood, save lives, and get a chance to win prizes with the Iowa Cubs.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

7 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Historic Court District — Free entry — Explore local produce, artisan foods, and more at this vibrant community market.

Double Date Speed Dating at Secret Admirer

2-5 p.m. — Secret Admirer — Ticket for 2 people — Enjoy a fun and interactive double date speed dating experience for singles aged 25-38.

Iowa State Fair

7 PM – 1 AM — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Waitlist available — Experience the excitement of Iowa's largest outdoor event with food, rides, and entertainment.

VolunTEENS Library Opportunity

4-5 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Volunteer opportunity — Help out at the library while gaining community service experience.

Sara Sato's 'Notes from the Sea' Exhibit Opening

6:30-8 p.m. — Heritage Art Gallery — Free entry — Explore a unique meditation on our relationship with nature through the diverse stories of water and its enigmatic inhabitants.

Jane Monheit Performance

7 PM — Noce — Cost not listed — Experience the enchanting jazz interpretations of vocalist Jane Monheit.

RnB Brunch DSM

4-8 p.m. — 319 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA — Ticket required — Savor a delicious brunch with bottomless mimosas while enjoying soulful R&B tunes and karaoke fun.