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Hey there, Des Moines! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new Jackson Wetland means for flooding and water quality here
  • How you can help save the Des Moines Children's Museum this month
  • When can you see Tom Segura live in Des Moines?

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newly Constructed Wetland Adds Water Quality Benefits to Flood Management Basin (dsm.city) — A major stormwater upgrade in south-central Des Moines has transformed the Jackson Dry Detention Basin into the state's largest stormwater wetland, already improving water quality after recent historic rains. Once native vegetation is planted, neighbors will gain a new nature-focused amenity, and homeowners citywide can tap a reimbursement program covering up to half the cost of approved water-quality projects on their own properties.
   

2. Des Moines Children's Museum must leave Valley West Mall by end of October (kcci.com) — Families who love the Des Moines Children's Museum should know it must leave Valley West Mall by the end of October and is asking for volunteers, storage help, and donations to manage the move. The museum plans to stay open through October 24 and then shift to a temporary space while its larger permanent home in West Des Moines is finished for next year.
   

3. Popular comedian bringing latest tour to Des Moines (who13.com) — Tom Segura is bringing his new "Preposterous" stand-up tour to the Des Moines Civic Center on Friday, January 15, 2027, with tickets already on sale at DMPA.org. The popular comedian, podcaster, and actor is known for his Netflix specials and bestselling book, and this show is part of the Des Moines Performing Arts Comedy at the Civic Center series.
   

4. These Are the 17 Best Restaurants in Des Moines, According to a Local (midwestliving.com) — If you're hungry in Des Moines, this local food writer highlights 17 standout spots across the metro, from Sherman Hill to West Des Moines and nearby Cumming. You'll find everything from Italian date-night dinners and inventive tasting menus to smash burgers, pho, Mediterranean platters, and a family-friendly orchard cidery, with plenty of tips on what to order and when to go.
   

5. Sewell is expanding again with a major move into Iowa (mrt.com) — A major Texas-based auto group is buying Willis Automotive, keeping its leadership and staff in place while continuing to operate under the Willis name in Des Moines. The deal brings additional luxury and import brands into the local market and emphasizes maintaining the company's long-standing, relationship-focused approach with Des Moines customers. Residents can expect continuity of service with expanded dealership options.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 20 years ago my mother-in-law asked me that if my children were on one mountain top, and my husband on another and they all needed my help, who would I go to first?
    Without skipping a beat I said 'my kids'. OMG she was mad. About 5 minutes later my husband came in and she asked him the same question. He answered… (Nextdoor South Park)
  • I posted some items for sale in the for sale category of this app and immediately had multiple responses from people asking me for my phone number and then texting my phone directly one person actually went as far as to say that they sent me money
    to my cash app but no money was received is this a typical scam on next door I have a couple other responses the same does that (Nextdoor Ingersoll Park)
  • Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Ticket Office Representative | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Apply here.
  • Menzies Aviation, plc posted a job opening for Ramp Agent in Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Moines here.

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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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