Good morning, Des Moines.

Des Moines Children's Museum will leave the Valley West Mall by the end of October and will move to a new location next year.

Museum staff ask for community help with packing, loading, and donations & volunteer truck support.

On Friday, Oct. 2, thousands lost power on the south side, delaying classes at 11 schools and darkening traffic signals on Fleur Drive, Southwest Ninth Street, and Southeast 14th Street as three crashes were reported.

Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire on I-235 near NE 46th+ Broadway around 11:20 a.m. Friday and had extinguished the flames by 11:30 as they worked to clear the lanes by noon.

AAA Iowa spokeswoman Brynna Knapp advises Iowans planning Thanksgiving or year-end travel to book now to lock better prices, noting a survey found 43% of Midwest travelers who delayed paid extra (with many citing budget concerns).

Central Campus welding teacher Chad Donahue was surprised with a $75,000 prize today as one of 25 winners of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize (recognizing excellence in teaching).

Syrian refugee Shanoof Albaker in Grimes lost Medicaid home visits and essential medications on Oct.

1 after new federal rules barred coverage for refugees without green cards. Her family now faces delays in green card approval + struggles to secure vital healthcare as travel ban rules slow the process.

Hubbell Realty Company plans a $46.8 million, 16-acre townhome project at N.E.

Delaware and N.E. Ninth in Ankeny with 200 units and amenities including a pool, clubhouse, fitness center + dog park, starting construction later this fall and finishing by early 2028.

Des Moines leaders celebrated the opening of Union at Rivers Edge, a new affordable housing community downtown, and noted interest in attracting families who can afford city living.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

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