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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yoni Diller, a 30-year-old survivor of the October 7 attacks in Israel — who walked nearly five hours to escape a Hamas attack on a music festival that killed over 400 — spoke last night in Des Moines at an Iowans Supporting Israel event and said real healing will begin only when the hostages return home. He stressed that more work is needed to help those still hurting after the attack. Radio Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa native Erin Becker, the author of 'Crushing It'—a middle grade story about two girls whose soccer rivalry mixes with personal feelings—spoke at the Banned Books Festival at the Franklin Event Center on Oct. 10 amid debates on recent school book laws. Teachers and librarians say students are eager to see themselves in her story even as the book faced challenges after a state law restricted certain content. The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Scull shared her journey from dropping out at 15, facing challenges like undiagnosed ADHD and bullying, to becoming a full-time HiSET instructor who helps struggling students find hope—she told her story on Sept. 9 as part of the Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project, and a future event will be held on Feb. 10 under the theme 'Hearts on Fire'. The Des Moines Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 people gathered in Des Moines on Sunday at the downtown hospital for MercyOne's 26th annual Walk to Remember to honor infants lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death, and organizers said the event helped families cope with grief + connect with others who shared similar losses. 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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Paul McCartney Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Wells Fargo Arena — Ticketed event — Experience a legendary evening with the iconic Paul McCartney performing live.
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Saxsquatch Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — $27.49 — Experience the mind-bending sounds of electronic music artist Saxsquatch adorned with a spectacular live show.
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Nurse Blake Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Hoyt Sherman Place — Ticket prices starting at $51 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nurse Blake at this renowned venue.
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