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Saturday, October 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blank Park Zoo names its 1-month-old female snow monkey Yumi, a name of Japanese and Korean origin symbolizing Beauty, Abundance, and Arrow. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ The Des Moines Police Department is organizing a Women’s Policing Forum to enhance female recruitment by offering training advice and demonstrations. WHO 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Des Moines police and fire departments managed a commercial fire on Southwest 56th Street, leading to traffic disruptions. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Des Moines residents were charged with child endangerment and neglect after allegedly abusing and failing to properly feed two children in their care. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Pah Lo Baw, after attempting to set his girlfriend on fire over a meal dispute, is sentenced to a suspended 10-year prison term and two years of probation, including mandatory mental health and substance abuse treatment. The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drake University strengthens campus safety measures after a student reported an attempted abduction on the west side of the campus. WHO 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Isolated thunderstorms brought less than one inch of rain to various parts of Iowa, offering slight relief to the drought conditions. The Des Moines Register
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee is offering free hot dogs, burgers, chips, and water this Saturday at all locations to celebrate being voted the No. 1 grocery store in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Des Moines Register
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 16 Cyclones, at their best start since 2000, aim to maintain their lead in the Big 12 against Baylor, highlighting key matchups between Baylor's QB Sawyer Robertson and Iowa State's defense. WHO 13
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HunterGirl Live Concert
Experience an exciting live performance by HunterGirl at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Monthly Meeting of the Sherman Hill Neighborhood Board
Participate in a community-focused meeting discussing local heritage and neighborhood developments in the historic Sherman Hill area.
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Beyond Birth: Support for New Parents
Experience a supportive environment for new parents and their babies during this free weekly postpartum support group led by Blank Children's Hospital.
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Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library
Experience a lively session of rhymes, songs, and storytime designed for caregivers and their babies ages 0 to 18 months.
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Leonid & Friends Concert
Experience a captivating evening of music with Leonid & Friends at Hoyt Sherman Place.
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John-Paul Jones Group Live at Blank Park Zoo
Experience a vibrant performance by the John-Paul Jones Group situated in the scenic surroundings of Blank Park Zoo.
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Butler Bulldogs vs. Drake Bulldogs Football Game
Experience an exciting football matchup as the Butler Bulldogs take on the Drake Bulldogs at Drake Stadium.
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Jukebox the Ghost Concert
Experience a live performance by Jukebox the Ghost at Wooly's in Des Moines, IA.
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Family Storytime: What Do You Do with an Idea?
Experience a delightful family storytime based on the thought-provoking book, 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Experience the thrilling Broadway adaptation of the classic film as Marty McFly journeys back to 1955 to restore the timeline with the help of the eccentric Doc Brown.
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