Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Communities in Des Moines mobilize to clear snow as it blankets the city on December 12, 2024.
Carol Hunter, the executive editor of the Des Moines Register, is retiring after a distinguished 45-year career in journalism, leaving behind a legacy of digital innovation and journalistic achievements including a Pulitzer Prize.
Des Moines implemented a snow ordinance prohibiting parking on snow routes and introduced odd/even parking rules in some neighborhoods to facilitate street clearing.
🚨 Crime
The USPS cautions customers to be vigilant of scam messages related to package deliveries, highlighting increased risk during the holiday season.
Des Moines police are investigating a domestic situation stabbing that hospitalized a woman on the city's north side, with the suspect in custody.
📰 Economy
Repinned Upholstery in Des Moines revitalizes old furniture with a focus on quality and craftsmanship, led by a co-owning divorced couple looking to apprentice new talent in a forgotten trade.
🎓 Education
A federal judge's injunction has forced Des Moines Area Community College to remove assets featuring its new 'D' logo due to its similarity to Drake University's branding, prompting compliance and an appeal from the college.
🏛️ Government
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate aims to propose election law amendments for standardized recount procedures and improved voter roll maintenance.
The U.S. Department of Labor reached a $350,000 agreement with Ryan Companies to settle allegations of sexual harassment in Iowa.
🎉 Des Moines Events
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NOLA Holiday Show Featuring NOLA Jazz Band
Experience the NOLA Jazz Band live at Des Moines' renowned jazz club, showcasing an evening of vibrant and festive music.
Breakfast with Santa at The Tea Room
Families can enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa, complete with stories, photos, and goodie bags, in a beautifully restored setting in downtown Des Moines.
Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball HOSTS K-8 Character Education Day
K-8 students from across Iowa will gather at The Knapp Center for CHARACTER COUNTS! Day, engaging in character education activities alongside the Drake Women's Basketball team.
Christmas with C.S. Lewis: A Journey from Myth to Meaning
The event explores C.S. Lewis's transformation from atheism to Christianity through his meaningful Christmas experiences shared with J.R.R. Tolkien and American guests in England.
Baby Rhyme Time Session
A weekly program featuring rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and infants aged 0 to 18 months.
Candlelight Holiday Concert
This festive concert features a live string quartet performing beloved holiday music in a beautifully candlelit venue.
Candlelight Holiday Special: The Nutcracker and More
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical journey featuring classic holiday pieces performed by Listeso String Quartet in the beautifully ambient World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
Experience the enchanting Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show featuring classic holiday music and stunning multimedia effects at the Des Moines Civic Center.
A Christmas Carol at Stoner Theater
Experience a live performance of the classic holiday tale 'A Christmas Carol' by the Iowa Stage Theatre Company at Stoner Theater in Des Moines.
WB25 Four-Day Acting Workshop for Grades 5-7
This four-day play session allows students in grades 5-7 to audition for roles, learn blocking, create backdrops, and perform for family at the end.
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