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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Phase 4 of the Ingersoll revitalization in Des Moines finishes six weeks early, sparking optimism among local businesses for a bustling holiday season before Phase 5 starts in 2026. KDSM 17
- ➤ Road construction in Des Moines and on Interstate 235 leads to detours for accessing key areas including the police department, with projects lasting up to a month. KCCI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 68-year-old man was found dead following a fire in a Des Moines residence, with no signs of criminal activity noted by authorities. The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln High School senior Destiny Onofre wins Des Moines Register's Student of the Week, with public voting underway for the next nominees. The Des Moines Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's peak fall foliage expected mid to late October, influenced by current moderate dry weather conditions. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines is on the cusp of selecting a new police chief, with finalist Joshua Wallace's bankruptcy filings and the other finalist, Michael McTaggart's litigation history, shaping community discussions. KCCI
- ➤ Libertarian ToyA Johnson challenges incumbent Democrat Ruth Ann Gaines for Iowa House District 33, focusing on priorities from education funding to life securities. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff to honor the 1,200 victims of the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, including 46 Americans. The Des Moines Register
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Iowans have crowned M&M's as their favorite Halloween candy for 2024, with over 68,604 pounds purchased, signaling a shift in preferences from last year's top choice, Reese's Cups. The Des Moines Register
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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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Des Moines Big Band Performance
Experience an evening of live music by the Des Moines Big Band at the stylish Noce venue.
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Daniel Nunnelee Live at xBk Live
Experience an intimate evening of heartfelt folk/indie-rock with Daniel Nunnelee as he showcases his poignant songwriting and energetic performance.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Experience the thrilling Broadway adaptation of the beloved 80s film featuring Marty McFly on his time-traveling adventures.
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