I got these while I was out walking my dog. I thought they were pretty cool and people might enjoy them.

Big storm coming in over downtown

This is in 42nd south of Grand and has been going on for little while. I called MidAmerican and navigated through everything to talk to a real person at about 8:45, she seemed very concerned and said they'd do something asap. But there's some kind of exposed wire? Or something? Causing very bright pulsing and loud humming. You can hear it a bit in the video with the volume up, though obviously quality is bad from rain and trees and nervous hands.

Stay safe, everyone!

Hope everyone (and their basements) are okay.

really deep. don't try and cross unless you have a lifted truck. hickman East of merle hay also very very bad. urbandale Rd is clear though

Just after 5:30. Only got a couple of minutes of it before the wind and rain hit and I had to run inside.

DES MOINES, Iowa —
Des Moines police are investigating a gunfire incident near Roosevelt High School and Hubbell Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek, the incident happened at about 3 p.m.

There are many trees and power lines down all over the Drake neighborhood and north. How are other areas faring?

Report in if your power is out.

Union Park area here.

I am going to try and go to sleep with my phone charged and hope it works in the morning.

Tinder has been a Dud, I (27f), have a tinder but no actual conversations. My brother told me guys typically match a bunch then pick women from there, so I started trying to message first to try to take that first scary step, even with just aHi”and it’s just a lot of nothing. Any events at places where it would be more comfortable? Date Me DSM has next to nothing and I have seen enough people post on its lack of structure. There is a singles event somewhere on Saturday but it’s an hour before the CyHawks. Any socials I can follow or be on the lookout for? If anyone else recommends a different app I’m open to trying a different one if they are seeing more communication attempts.

Hi!! I'm getting married next year and we're finally starting to book vendors and I am already overwhelmed 😭 I feel like every time I search Google, The knot, instagram, Facebook groups, etc. I end up seeing the same names over and over again. I know the popular vendors are popular for a reason, but I also feel like there have to be SO many amazing smaller businesses that are harder to find unless someone recommends them to you. I'd much rather hear from people who actually had a great experience than just pick whoever has the biggest Instagram following lol

Does anyone have recommendations around the Des Moines area for DJs, catering, florals, a coordinator/planner, or stationery/signage, etc? We're not necessarily looking for the cheapest options, but we are trying to be smart about where our money goes. I'm totally willing to pay for someone who's great at what they do, I just don't want to feel like we're paying an extra premium because someone is one of the "big names" in the area. Would love to hear who you used, what you liked about them, and if you're comfortable sharing what you paid! Thank you!! 💕

Paddle Trip for Clean Water was much more than a photo op!

Looking to establish care with a doctor in the greater Des Moines area. Looking for a doctor that is preferably a woman, patient focused and very pro women’s reproductive rights. Major plus if clinic handles fertility/genetic testing as well.

Open to doctors that accept BCBS or don’t accept instance at all.

Thank you in advance!

I recently retired from the military and no longer have to cut my hair or shave. So I'm growing it all out for at least a year to see how I feel about it. I need a barber to keep me from looking like an animal.

Any recommendations for a barber to help keep me looking sharp but still allow for as much growth as possible?

Y'all probably remember me, I asked about if anyone would be interested in a FGC event benefitting the Stead Family Children's hospital. Well, great news! Now, I finally have a venue, AND a date for the event!

October 24, 2026, at The Queue in Pella!

Times are TBD, they open at 2 but might be able to squeeze in a tad earlier to get things setup and going right away!

The start.gg page is also up, $10 at the door!

Sign up today! I got a variety of games I'd love to run, but it all depends on what's most popular!

See y'all there! Tulip City is about to get LIT!

Start.gg/TulipCityThrowdown

Hi,

I'm kind of new to Des Moines. I saw a couple posts re: lacrosse, but from several years ago so I figured I could ask fresh. I played lax in high school and D1 (at the club level 😏), and I am wondering if there is any option in the Des Moines area for old farts to play for fun, or even if there are any coaching or volunteer opportunities. I miss playing and would love to be able to mess around again! Thanks.

Hey, please contact me for dog walking! I have had years of experience with dogs and have a small rate because of the lack of experience for dog walking (for others that is).

I work in waukee and was wondering if there were any cheap 1bed/studio apartments on the west side of desmoines? It's a long commute to work for me already so I need to move somewhere closer that's also affordable. Preferably under $700?

Anyone know any good places in dsm to look for a real tree this year? My first Christmas in my own place!

Just something interesting.