Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mason City police found 34-year-old Kaylin Ingersoll dead in a storage unit Tuesday morning after she was reported missing last Friday—investigators do not suspect foul play. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile recently stopped at the Valley Junction Farmers Market in West Des Moines where kids and adults played a ring toss game to win a hot-dog whistle. The tour has run for 38 years with specially trained hotdoggers — it will visit Norwalk Music Fest on Sept 13th and Knoxville on Sept 14th. The Des Moines Register
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The USDA report shows that although net farm income will be higher in 2025—mainly due to a 300% jump in government payments—crop receipts for corn, soybeans, and wheat are down and costs like wages, interest, and taxes are rising. The report also notes that bankruptcies have almost doubled in early 2025, which may force small farms to make difficult choices about crop production or land improvements. WHO 13
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ State Treasurer Roby Smith said short term investing of unspent funds has earned over $1 billion for Iowa since he took office in January—his office uses a ladder approach to invest money from the Veterans Fund and Taxpayer Relief Fund, which earns an average 4.4% return while keeping funds liquid for bills. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since July 1, Iowa's hands-free law has led to 4,569 warnings statewide as officers work to teach drivers the new rules. Starting Jan. 1, drivers will face a $100 fine for using their phones while driving—penalties will increase for causing serious injury. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Iowa Senator Grassley said today that two whistleblowers will testify before his panel over claims that Meta buried research on child safety and may have broken the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data from children, raising concerns over ads shown to teenagers. His subcommittee hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. today—where he pressed Meta for answers about plans to expand a virtual reality program to children as young as 10 without parental consent. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa GOP governor candidates are divided over using eminent domain for an $8.9 billion carbon pipeline by Summit Carbon Solutions that would span 2,500 miles through several states. Eddie Andrews vows to fully protect landowners with new legislation while Mike Bousselot, Randy Feenstra, Brad Sherman and Adam Steen express different views on property rights — a key issue in the race. The Des Moines Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marshall County reported 34 cases of Legionnaire’s Disease, including one death as of Tuesday afternoon, and the Iowa Department of Health investigated the outbreak. At a Marshalltown meeting, officials confirmed the water was safe to drink—tests showed it met all standards. WHO 13
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
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GalaxyCon Des Moines
Sep 12-14 — Iowa Events Center — Tickets from $178 — Experience an unforgettable celebration of fandom with GalaxyCon in Des Moines.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Uncle Lucius Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Wooly's — $36-$79 — Catch Uncle Lucius live in a vibrant setting with great local energy.
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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.
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Comedy Penthouse
7-8:30 p.m. — Bash Events & Catering — $10 adv/$15 DOS — Experience top-notch comedy with headliner Jen Kuhle in a unique, intimate venue.
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Kid-Friendly Brewery Tour at Exile Brewing
11:00-11:45 a.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Free entry — Explore the science behind brewing with fun machinery and hands-on activities for kids.
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2025 Peace Day International Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Celebrate global peace with food, dance, and cultural activities at this vibrant festival.
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