Daily
Des Moines
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hola Center will host its fourth annual gala on Friday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at Loft DSM to support resource services for the Latino community—Cinthia Naranjo is set to emcee the event, which will help fund the organization’s outreach programs. WHO 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Frank Fritz’s estate remains in legal limbo as his father Bill Fritz and close friends dispute his last will—leaving longtime friend Annette Oberlander Willows unable to move on until he is properly laid to rest. The probate trial is set for November 2026 and details of his nearly $6 million estate remain sealed. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Thousands attended the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines over the weekend—people enjoyed games, inflatables, stage shows and food vendors, and the event celebrated Latino culture while welcoming all who wanted to learn about its traditions. WHO 13
- ➤ Es-Selam Mosque in Granger held its grand opening on Sept. 27, where community members prayed—local official Mayor Tony James and former Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad addressed the crowd during the ceremony. The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ District officials said Superintendent Ian Roberts filled out his I-9 form and underwent a comprehensive background check by Baker-Eubanks, which did not verify his legal work eligibility. The school board and the state Department of Education are reviewing the hiring process after officials said they were unaware of his May 2024 deportation order—resulting in his placement on paid administrative leave. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ NewBoCo is launching FarmBeats training for Iowa educators to merge tech and farming—using a Microsoft curriculum and kits with micro:bits and sensors so teachers can bring real AgTech lessons into classrooms. The Gazette
- ➤ Tim McCoy shared his journey when he told his back-to-school story on September 9 as part of the Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project—his tough past led him to value education and change his life. He now directs Creative Vision’s Violence Intervention Program to help others make better choices. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Libertarian Thomas Laehn will launch his Senate campaign on Oct. 11 in Des Moines. He says Congress has given up its duty and he plans to stop a big carbon pipeline — his key issue — to give Iowans a new choice after Sen. Ernst retires. The Des Moines Register
-
New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
-
K-pop Fan Gathering
5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Meet fellow K-pop enthusiasts and enjoy trading photocards while snacking and listening to music.
-
Impact-First Product Teams with Matt LeMay
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Free entry — Explore how to foster honest communication in your product organization for better outcomes.
-
Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Community Choice Convention Center — Registration required — Immerse yourself in the latest tech trends and network with industry leaders at this premier conference.
-
First Friday at Mainframe Studios
5-8 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Experience diverse pen and ink artworks and engage in hands-on zine creation at this community celebration of creativity.
-
Dog Day Guided Tour at Pappajohn Sculpture Park
11 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic guided tour of the sculpture park with your leashed dog in celebration of National Walk Your Dog Week.
-
Surety Hotel Autumnal Artisan Market
1-5 p.m. — Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection — $100.00 — Celebrate local art and culture with a variety of artisan vendors.
-
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets starting at $49 — Experience a lively night of music with Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners.
-
Headshot Happy Hour
5-7 p.m. — Centro — Free entry — Connect with amazing women while getting professional headshots and supporting a great cause.
-
Michael Blaustein Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Tickets start at $34 — Experience the laughs of one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians with viral success.
-
Skizzy Mars Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets from $71 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Skizzy Mars in Des Moines.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true failure is abandoning your principles.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Des Moines
Welcome to the Daily Des Moines, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Des Moines, Iowa community. If you like the Daily Des Moines, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Des Moines.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Des Moines and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Des Moines
A free Des Moines community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydesmoines.com/sitemap