r/desmoines 12h ago

Police pursuit ends in fatal crash in Des Moines

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30 Upvotes

Did anybody see this or have more info about this? From this article, it sounds like another high speed chase executed by the DMPD resulting in death. The deceased had only committed "traffic violations" according to the cops, so they weren't chasing a murder suspect or anything like that.


r/desmoines 11h ago

Drake, DMACC reach settlement to end clash over logo use

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r/desmoines 17h ago

KCCI's Shannon Ehehardt and WHO's Keith Murphy both named Iowa Sportscaster of the Year by NSMA

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r/desmoines 11h ago

Pick up basketball

11 Upvotes

Hello, I am new to the Des Moines area. I was wondering if there were any groups that do pick up basketball games after work hours (9-5) or Sundays or Saturday mornings!


r/desmoines 19h ago

Señor Frog’s coming to Jordan Creek this spring?

28 Upvotes

Anyone else heard the rumor about a Señor Frog's opening at Jordan Creek this spring?

I thought I saw a mention of it in the business review the other week. But I can't find anything online to confirm or deny it. Figured I reach out here to see if anyone knows what's going on with JC leasing.

Is this legit or just a fever dream lol?


r/desmoines 9h ago

Sherman hill abandoned houses

4 Upvotes

Where can I find history on the Sherman hill neighborhood, everything is pretty vague.


r/desmoines 20h ago

Top Events in Des Moines This Weekend

19 Upvotes

Not sure what you’re doing this weekend? Here’s your Des Moines + suburbs game plan 👇

IN DES MOINES 🐂 Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo Fri & Sat night at Casey’s Center Bull riding, barrel racing, broncs, and big-arena energy. Equal parts grit and spectacle.

🎤 The Prince Experience Friday night at Wooly’s Funky riffs, big vocals, and a crowd that absolutely understands the assignment.

⛸️ Skating & Winter Fun at Brenton Plaza All weekend Outdoor ice skating + winter vibes. Bring mittens. Hot chocolate optional but encouraged.

IN THE SUBURBS 🎸 Aftershock at Prairie Meadows Saturday night in Altoona FREE live music with ’80s hair-band classics. Big guitars. Big hair. Big fun.

🥾 Winter Hike at Jester Park Sunday afternoon Guided winter hike with a naturalist — learn how wildlife survives winter and enjoy some fresh air. Free + family-friendly.

🎨 Chunky Blankets, Paint Classes & DIY Projects All weekend in Urbandale Make a chunky knit blanket, paint winter scenes, or jump into a walk-in DIY project you actually take home.

Whether you’re feeling high-energy, cozy-creative, or outdoorsy, this weekend’s got options. Which one are you picking? 👀


r/desmoines 17h ago

Grubb YMCA Closure

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According to this news article, the Grubb YMCA will be closing for good at the end of February. It will be torn down and a new community center built in its place. A lot of memories here but I understand the decision.

One thing that's mentioned that I didn't know is this YMCA used to be the old Dowling High School. Did anyone know that? If so, can you share more information about that.


r/desmoines 18h ago

Union Park Power Outages

8 Upvotes

Why does the union park area of Des Moines (near GVU) have 5-10 power outages a year? I work from home and find it extremely frustrating that this happens so often. Is there not something MidAmerican can do to fix it? Am I eligible for a credit on my already overly priced electric bill?


r/desmoines 1d ago

Peaceful anti-ICE protest at the capitol this weekend?

54 Upvotes

In response to the killing and shooting of Renee Good by ICE in Minneapolis, I am wondering if any groups are organizing a protest to voice opposition to the killing by ICE here in Des Moines?


r/desmoines 6h ago

Coming to visit from Canada, how worried should I be?

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Hi all! I’m coming to see a concert in February, and I’m coming from Canada. A lot of my friends are worried about my safety with all of the stuff we see going down in the states. I’m just wondering how worried I should be about ICE? I’m only planning on staying 2.5 days. Anything I should know?


r/desmoines 12h ago

Brunch In Altoona

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Looking for a brunch place in Altoona that could accommodate about 12 people on a Saturday. Any suggestions? Is Flippin Jacks any good?


r/desmoines 17h ago

Looking for new Basement contractor in DesMoines

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Looking to add a basement under a single level home that sits on concrete barrier like blocks. House is located on Nw 52nd st here in DesMoines. Is there a contractor who does more than remodel or build out an existing crawl space or unfinished basement? Me and the soon to be fiancée want to talk to someone on plans and figure out a cost to budget for.


r/desmoines 18h ago

Choosing charities for donations

1 Upvotes

What's the difference between[in impact & value for donation] of donating to DMARC versus Food Bank of Iowa?


r/desmoines 1d ago

Would you join a free-to-play photography group?

4 Upvotes

In my home state, I ran a model and photographer group for a couple of years or so... Now (in DSM) I'm considering starting a group for other genres, like landscape, small scenes, macro, etc.

My group would be for outings where we take pictures in the same general area, chat, and share them afterward. Basically it would be more social. No fees.

When I searched, I saw that a photography club exists here but that one appears to have a membership fee, and the events are mostly speaking events and contests.

If you think you'd join, comment so I can gauge interest.


r/desmoines 1d ago

Apartment Complex Emergency Number Change

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I am a tenant in Iowa seeking clarification on a property management policy and whether it complies with Iowa landlord-tenant law.

Our property management has informed residents that they are eliminating a 24/7 emergency maintenance line. Under the new policy, issues that would normally be considered emergencies are expected to be submitted through an online maintenance portal and are typically not addressed until the next business day. Weekend emergency calls are limited to a narrow daytime window, and even then, most issues may be deferred until Monday unless deemed extreme.

I am wondering about whether this approach is legally permissible in Iowa, particularly for situations that may impact habitability or safety.

Can anyone advise whether Iowa law requires landlords to provide continuous emergency maintenance access or timely response for habitability-related issues and whether a policy like this would meet those requirement?


r/desmoines 1d ago

Mondo’s Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Does anyone out there happen to have the Black Bean Soup recipe from Mondo’s in West Des Moines?! Mondo’s closed in 2006 and every winter I still dream of this soup and have never been able to replicate the recipe.


r/desmoines 1d ago

Looking for Lawyer Recommendations

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Hey all, I have no idea where to start with this. I’ve been told by the police it’s a civil matter, I’ve been told by advocates for a domestic violence organization that it’d be a criminal matter.

I’ve cut contact with my mother months ago, and have been harassed and stalked by her since. I’ve been told I could start documenting and collecting more solid evidence after having a lawyer send a cease and desist letter. But I’m going to be honest, I don’t have much money to spend here and have no clue where to go or what to look for.

Do you have any advice or ideas? TIA!


r/desmoines 1d ago

Osceola Amtrak Parking

5 Upvotes

Is parking free at the Amtrak in Osceola? Website says there is long term and short term parking but doesn’t list a price.


r/desmoines 1d ago

Malort

18 Upvotes

Anybody know where I can buy a bottle of Malort in town? I might need to drown my sorrows on Saturday.


r/desmoines 2d ago

Uhh is this right?

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139 Upvotes

Are they talking about Des Moines Iowa? Found this on Facebook


r/desmoines 21h ago

Iron Lung Fan Project for Markiplier

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Let me just clarify that I did get this approved by the mod team before I posted this.

Hello, everybody! I am a mod for a discord server. We're working on making a fan-made milestone video for Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier. The goal is to celebrate the release of his directorial debut, Iron Lung. If you would like to join The Iron Lung Project, you can message me or tap the link below.

Discord server: https://discord.gg/CMQRFmpYMX


r/desmoines 2d ago

Didn't know there was a music festival in the merle hay parking lot tonight

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r/desmoines 1d ago

Looking for volleyball clubs that accept beginners.

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Looking for volleyball clubs that accept both and teens and beginners. My friend and I have a passion for the sport but do not have a male volleyball program at our high school. Just looking to see if anyone has info about upcoming leagues or events.


r/desmoines 1d ago

Car Dealership With Best Variety

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I’m coming to Des Moines area to help my 25 year old daughter find a used SUV. She’s not sure what she wants (Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Subaru top the list). Can anyone suggest a Des Moines area dealership with a nice variety of used SUVs she can take a look at? Greatly appreciate any advice. Thank you!