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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Courtney Petersen, a 44-year-old competitive cyclist known as Corey, died last Thursday morning when a dump truck struck her at a dangerous intersection on High Trestle Trail near the 12100 block of Northwest 44th Street—her family now urges safety changes to help prevent future accidents. WHO 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Angel Investor Summit will be held on Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Krause Gateway Center in Downtown Des Moines, where investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders will network and pitch ideas in Iowa’s growing startup scene. A pre-summit workshop on Nov. 17 at the C3 Center will offer fundamentals of angel investing — registration costs $50 and is limited to 150 participants. Downtown Des Moines
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines School Board member Maria Alonzo is seeking re-election for an at-large seat as early voting began yesterday, and she defends her past vote to hire former superintendent Ian Roberts, who was arrested on September 26. She said her campaign focuses on student outcomes & ongoing community dialogue. WHO 13
- ➤ Thai Theodoro, a student at Grinnell College from Brazil, is working as the fall intern at the Des Moines Register and has covered local news like the opening of a mosque in Granger+ he is set to report on the November elections to boost his political science studies. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Hickman Road under the overpass was closed until midnight Wednesday as work continued on a $94 million project to add lanes and reduce crashes on I-80/35. The DOT said the next major closure is scheduled overnight October 24—25 so drivers should check Iowa 511 for updates. KCCI
- ➤ A federal investigation into Des Moines Public Schools' employment practices is on hold because of the government shutdown, according to interim superintendent Matt Smith — the Department of Justice sent a letter last month and has offered no update on resuming the probe. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Woodward-Granger football will face the Cardinals on Friday in a game that may secure a district crown if Van Meter loses, building on a strong defense that has held opponents to low scores this season — Perry’s Jayettes volleyball earned a win streak with wins over several teams and will host Winterset on Oct. 21, while Perry football aims to finish their season at home with running back Nadir Ouahbi nearing a 1,000-yard milestone. The Des Moines Register
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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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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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Turn it On! Mural Festival
1-3 p.m. — 901 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA — Free entry — Celebrate the unveiling of an AR mural by Leon Keer while enjoying live jazz music.
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Doom Gong with Evander Ellsbury
7:00-8:30 p.m. — xBk Live — Tickets start at $38 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Doom Gong in Des Moines.
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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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Storytelling with Analogies
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Principal Financial Group — Free entry — Enhance your communication skills by crafting analogies that simplify complex concepts.
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Light+ Iowa
2:30-7:30 p.m. — The Tea Room — Free entry — Explore innovative lighting solutions with expert insights and enjoy live music and appetizers.
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Tyler Rich Concert at Wooly's
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets from $49 — Experience the energetic vibes of Tyler Rich live in Des Moines.
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To Grandmother’s House We Go
9 a.m. — Brown's Woods — Entry Fee $40 — Tackle a spooky trail run on the unpaved paths of Brown's Woods with options for 5k, 10k, or 15k distances.
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Beggar's Brunch at Exile Brewing
10 AM – 2 PM — Exile Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate Beggar's Night with costume fun and bingo for prizes.
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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with a new hands-on art activity each week.
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