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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tim Webber makes charts, graphs and maps for the Register and lives in the East Village; he has been at the paper for seven years — he uses his love for numbers and journalism to add clarity to local stories. The Des Moines Register
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys for Dr. Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Public Schools superintendent arrested by immigration officials last week, held a news conference Tuesday and said he will resign today—a motion to reopen his immigration case will be presented to the school board. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UI education professor Kari Vogelgesang said a new DOE report shows Iowa chronic absenteeism dropped five percent—from about 26 percent after COVID to around 15-16 percent—since a state law took effect, though she warned that tailored, non-punitive policies are needed to further support students. This drop is one of the largest in the country and raises hopes for more focused improvements in school climate. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Justice began an investigation into Des Moines Public Schools to review allegations it had set race-based hiring quotas—this comes after Superintendent Roberts was detained by ICE and resigned due to lacking work authorization. The probe will check if the district’s DEI policies violated federal employment law. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Des Moines City Council passed the first reading of changes to its prohibited camping ordinance Monday night to clear up enforcement rules and service connections. The council will use a one-time $300,000 cash reserve and assign police to support Central Iowa Shelter and Services in adding both shared and private rooms—steps aimed at helping people living outdoors. KCCI
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brandon Lake Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Casey's Center — Tickets from $48 — Catch the uplifting sounds of Brandon Lake in a vibrant live performance.
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Skizzy Mars Live Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — $50-$202 — Experience the energetic sounds of Skizzy Mars in a vibrant setting.
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The Goonies in Concert
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — $28-68 — Celebrate 40 years of adventure with a live symphonic performance of the iconic film's score.
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