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Greetings Des Moines! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to grab a free spot at Des Moines' new voiceover conference
  • How will a $1 million grant change local addiction treatment?
  • What a $4.25M grant will bring to Des Moines' Sleepy Hollow

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

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free Des Moines voiceover conference set for Oct. 10 (holaamericanews.com) — Young creatives in Des Moines can sign up now for a free voiceover and creative careers conference on Oct. 10 at Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way. The event, led by award-winning local artist Jessica Trinidad and industry guests, offers hands-on coaching, audition tips, and live practice, with advance registration required because space is limited.
   

2. Polk County approves grant for Grays Woods Recovery Center expansion (weareiowa.com) — Polk County supervisors have approved a $1 million grant, funded by opioid settlement dollars, to expand the Grays Woods Recovery Center serving Des Moines and central Iowa. The project, led by Community & Family Resources, will create a more unified campus for detox, treatment, mental health care, and long-term recovery support. Leaders say the expansion should make services easier to access and navigate.
   

3. Attractions in Des Moines, Jewell, Lee County win Iowa economic development funding (radioiowa.com) — Des Moines' Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is set for a major expansion after winning a $4.25 million Destination Iowa grant to add year-round skiing, snowboarding, tubing, camping, and an 18,000-square-foot lodge with a public brew pub. State tourism officials say the upgraded park could draw 200,000 visitors a year and generate over $4 million in direct spending in the Des Moines area.
   

4. Central Iowa residents can reserve trees through Trees Forever ahead fall planting season (weareiowa.com) — Central Iowa property owners, including those in Polk County and Des Moines, can now reserve up to five trees for $20 each through Trees Forever's fall program. Selected trees will be picked up at an Oct. 10 distribution event in Des Moines, supporting the One Million Trees Central Iowa effort to boost the region's tree canopy by 2032.
   

5. LIST: Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards in central Iowa (who13.com) — Families around Des Moines can choose from several nearby pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple orchards opening for the fall season, many with special festivals and evening events. Options include long-standing family farms and newer metro favorites offering U-pick produce, hayrides, themed mazes, and kids' activities. Links and social pages provide hours, pricing, and updates.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found this dog around 2:00 pm today September 21 he was running loose near the lake by the car line.
    I waited in the area for about 30 minutes, but no one came looking for him, so I brought him home to keep him safe. Please see the attached photo. If… (Nextdoor Easter Lake Area)
  • Is anyone missing a Lil Grey tiger stripped kitten.
    Supposedly it just showed up in my front yard last night. It's not a stray nor does it have fleas so it's been indoors up till now. I live on e 28th… (Nextdoor Accent)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist Sr at One Call in Des Moines, Iowa in Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Moines here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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