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Good morning Des Moines! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Des Moines woman charged after stabbing man protected by no-contact order
  • What's behind the lingering mystery illness spreading around Des Moines?
  • What West Des Moines' new e-bike rules could soon mean for you

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Des Moines woman arrested in connection with stabbing, violation of no-contact order (who13.com) — A Des Moines woman has been jailed on multiple charges after deputies say she stabbed a man who had a no-contact order against her, with their five-month-old child present. The victim, treated at a Des Moines hospital and since released, now has a new no-contact order in place as the suspect awaits an October 16 preliminary hearing on $12,000 bond.
   

2. Unknown virus leaves some Iowa patients sick for weeks (kcci.com) — People around Des Moines are coming down with a stubborn, unidentified respiratory illness that lingers for weeks and sometimes returns after seeming to improve. A local nurse practitioner at a UnityPoint clinic on Ingersoll says tests are negative for COVID, flu, and strep, and urges residents to focus on prevention, rest, and seeking care if breathing problems, chest pain, or fever develop.
   

3. West Des Moines Advances E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance (electricbikeexplorer.com) — If you ride e-bikes or scooters around Des Moines and West Des Moines, pay attention: West Des Moines has advanced, but not yet finalized, new rules on where these devices can operate. The ordinance still needs a final council vote, so riders should follow existing city and Iowa laws while watching for changes tied to the metro-wide Ride Safe 'n Smart campaign.
   

4. R&R Realty Group Showcases DMAAC Student Artwork at the Arcadia Building (dmcityview.com) — Des Moines–area residents can see DMACC graphic design students' digital artwork featured every Monday in October on the giant video wall at R&R Realty Group's Arcadia building in West Des Moines. The project, tied to National Arts & Humanities Month, gives local students real-world exposure while adding rotating creative visuals for thousands who pass through the lobby each month.
   

5. Fairgoers speak out in new Iowa State Fair survey (who13.com) — Des Moines residents who flocked to the 2026 Iowa State Fair gave it strong ratings but voiced growing worries about high costs, parking, and big crowds. Fair leaders say those survey responses, gathered from thousands of visitors, will guide planning to improve affordability and convenience while preserving the traditions locals love for 2027 and beyond.
   

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Ok Des Moines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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