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Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has launched Iowa's second Safe Haven Baby Box for parents in crisis to safely surrender their infants anonymously.  WHO 13

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Mark Watson, 68, was identified as the victim of a potentially accidental fire in Des Moines, with investigations ongoing.  The Des Moines Register
  • TSA officers have intercepted 13 firearms at Des Moines International Airport in 2024, nearly doubling the figure from 2023.  The Des Moines Register

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Polk County enacts a burn ban alongside 51 other Iowa counties due to elevated risk of fires from high temperatures and dry conditions.  The Des Moines Register

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Jamie Fitzgerald, the current Polk County Auditor since 2007, is running unopposed in the 2024 general election, focusing on transparency, election integrity, and maintaining accurate tax data.  The Des Moines Register
  • Des Moines City Council to appoint a new police chief, choosing between Maj. Michael McTaggart and Cmdr. Joshua Wallace, from an initial pool of 21 candidates.  The Des Moines Register

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Leonid & Friends Concert

    Experience a captivating evening of music with Leonid & Friends at Hoyt Sherman Place.

    Thu, 10/10/24

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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.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • Jukebox the Ghost Concert

    Experience a live performance by Jukebox the Ghost at Wooly's in Des Moines, IA.

    Sun, 10/13/24

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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?'

    Mon, 10/14/24

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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.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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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.

    Wed, 10/16/24

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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.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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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.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • An Evening with Alabama at Wells Fargo Arena

    Experience the legendary country music group Alabama live at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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