Des Moines News:

Des Moines has a way to help remind you when to bring the blue bin to the curb. Learn Me.

Mayalu Coffee is offering its unique version of a Pumpkin Spice latte

The farmer’s market in Carlisle is making a move. The town says it’s moving the market across the street to the high school Saturday. People will get to buy produce and checkout the Carlisle Pickers & the Car Show from 9-3 PM.

Waukee Public library is once again open on Sundays. Open from noon to 4PM.

Events this Weekend

Beaverdale Fall Festival 2023

Saturday

Rustic Home & Vendor Show/Fall & Holiday Edition at Warren County Fairgrounds

Applefest at Living History Farms

Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Sunday

Once at the Des Moines Community Playhouse

Sip N' Thrift at Captain Roy's

Food Pantry Sundays at the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park

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Des Moines News:

People in Polk County will have some help keeping cool for the five day heat wave. Learn more.

Trash pickup in Des Moines next week will be delayed by one day because of Labor Day. Learn More.

Some towns in the Des Moines area are trying to conserve water because of the summer heat. Altoona and Johnston have asked people to limit how much they water their lawns and gardens. But Des Moines Water Works is asking everyone to conserve water.

DSM Parks And Rec has released the city’s Fall events guide. Read it here.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hiring an Events & Project Specialist.

Tickets are now on sale for Spirits in the Gardens at Reiman Gardens in Ames.

Events this Weekend

Saturday

DSM Farmers Market

Live Horse Racing at Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack

Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Sunday

Temporary Insanity at Tallgrass Theatre

Sunday Tunes Series at Summerset Winery

The Des Moines Symphony's Water Works Pops 

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Many people on social media are already looking forward to Fall. Pumpkin Spice Lattes have already returned and families will be apple picking at local orchards around Des Moines as early as this weekend. What about Halloween? Are you ready for local spooky events?

People in love with ghost stories might want to take a trip just north of Des Moines this October. Lauren Riensche is the owner and tour guide of Cedar Falls Ghost Tours. Listen to today's interview for the creepy details. 

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Listen to The Iowa Podcast with Justin Brady

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Des Moines News:

The Des Moines area will see a smokey haze. The National Weather Service says the haze will be widespread after 2PM. 

IowaWORKS is having a Career Fair at Central Library. The DSM Library says the event will be on Thursday, September 7 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.

Slow Down Coffee in Des Moines is brewing coffee for early risers. The Des Moines shop in Highland Park says it will officially be open at 6:30 AM Tuesdays through Fridays. The shop is closed on Mondays.

Waukee Parks and Recreation has posted its Fall & Winter Program Guide. The city says people of all ages can begin registering for classes, events, leagues and more Thursday. Click here for the guide.

Pleasant Hill has plans to grow and it wants to hear from its residents. Learn More.

Events this Week

Wednesday

16th Annual Hunger Fight at Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center

Headshot Happy Hour/Women's Networking Event at Secret Admirer

Cigar Night in The Beer Garden at The Hall in West Des Moines

Thursday

Music in the Garden at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Music in the Junction w/ Gimikk at Historic Valley Junction

Thursday Night Comedy Open Mic at Java Joes Ankeny

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