Good morning, Des Moines.

A shooting happened early Thursday morning in an apartment at Maple Grove Villas — police received a call at 3:14 a.m. and one person was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury — while officers continue to investigate the incident.

Des Moines police arrested three teenagers on first-degree robbery charges for allegedly robbing a 20-year-old man during an online sale meet-up on Sept.

3 in the 2800 block of East 50th Street—another teen remains unidentified and faces additional charges related to interference with official acts.

A 20-year-old selling clothes online in Des Moines was robbed at gunpoint on September 4 during a 10 p.m. meeting when four men — two of whom were armed — attacked him, prompting police to later stop an Uber carrying three suspects and arrest two teenage suspects while one remains on the run as a rifle was recovered.

The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance returns downtown—benefitting the Children Cancer Connection on Sunday, Sept.

7. An organizer spoke with WHO 13’s Erin Kiernan to explain the event details.

Polk County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept.

3 at the new election office in Des Moines—replacing its old location on Second and Court Avenue. Local officials led a tour of the secure facility that houses new ballot machines and a fireproof ballot drop box.

Polk County moved its election office to the River Place building at 2309 Euclid Ave on Des Moines’ north side, replacing its cramped, outdated downtown site after concerns about voter safety—its new facility, unveiled on Sept.

3, features increased capacity with more check-in stations, secure ballot storage and ample parking with direct access to a DART bus line.

Governor Kim Reynolds has granted 55 pardons from 2019 to 2023—more than twice as many as former Governor Terry Branstad issued during a similar period.

She has not commuted any sentences since taking office.

The U.S. General Services Agency announced Thursday it completed the sale of the former federal courthouse at 123 E.

Walnut St. to a real estate investment group led by Brian Seidensticker for $2.6 million. Officials said renovating the building would have taken a decade and cost taxpayers more than $27 million—making the sale a fiscally sound decision—while Des Moines opened its new federal courthouse earlier this year.

DART is proposing to reduce metro bus routes from 27 to 10 and cut service hours by 10% to give more frequent rides in busy areas—a move designed to address a $6.7 million shortfall expected by fiscal year 2027.

The transit agency will hold nine public meetings this month and adopt a finalized plan in December with changes starting next summer.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

Touchdown Tailgate

11 AM – 4 PM — Cowles Commons — Free admission — Celebrate the Cyhawk takeover with a fun-filled day at Cowles Commons.

Harry Potter Night at Iowa Cubs

1:08-2:38 PM — Principal Park — $13+ — Experience the magic of Harry Potter with themed entertainment and a kids' run around the bases.

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.

VolunTEENS Work Time

3-4 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free opportunity — Engage in a fun and rewarding volunteer activity at the library.

GalaxyCon Des Moines

Sep 12-14 — Iowa Events Center — Tickets from $178 — Experience an unforgettable celebration of fandom with GalaxyCon in Des Moines.

Big Used Book Sale 2025

10 AM - 5 PM — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Benefits library programs — Shop for a variety of used books and more while supporting your local library.

2025 GalaxyCon - Sunday

3:30 AM — Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center — Tickets starting at $156 — Experience a day filled with exciting performances at GalaxyCon.

I Don't Know How But They Found Me Concert

7-11 p.m. — Wooly's — $85-$925 — Catch a night of eclectic tunes and memorable performances by I Don't Know How But They Found Me.

Uncle Lucius Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Wooly's — $36-$79 — Catch Uncle Lucius live in a vibrant setting with great local energy.

28 Days Later Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — xBk Live — Ticket info available — Get ready to rock with electrifying performances from 28 Days Later in an unforgettable evening of music and energy.