Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
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🎓 Education
Two central Iowa high school students, from Johnston and Waukee, will travel to Washington, D.C. with U.S. Sens.
Chuck Grassley & Joni Ernst for the weeklong U.S. Senate Youth Program where they will meet leaders, receive a $10,000 college scholarship, and learn about the federal government.
🏈 Sports
Dale and Jared Acheson are officiating the Iowa high school boys state wrestling tournament together.
Dale has 46 years of experience and a Hall of Fame record — a milestone he shares with his son, who has long dreamed of joining him on the mat.
🎉 Ankeny Events
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Ballet Des Moines Presents Nothing Holds Still
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $35 to $89 — Experience an evening of world premiere ballets featuring remarkable artists.
Ballet Des Moines: Nothing Holds Still
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Reserved Seating: $35, $54, $74, $89 — Experience the world premieres of three ballets accompanied by the Belin Quartet.
Rondell Sheridan Live Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Ingersoll Tap — Tickets start at $172 — Experience an unforgettable night with comedian Rondell Sheridan in Des Moines.
Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 Race
8 AM – 12 PM — Big Creek State Park — Registration fee required — Lace up for a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration with races for all ages and abilities.
The Floozies + Too Many Zooz Concert
7-9 p.m. — Wooly's — $43/ealistmap — Experience an electrifying night with The Floozies and Too Many Zooz on their Too Many Flooz Tour.
Hawthorne Heights Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — $81+ — Last-minute tickets available for an energetic live performance by Hawthorne Heights.
Jerry Garcia Tribute: Mission in the Rain
7-10 p.m. — xBk Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Jerry Garcia in a vibrant live music setting.
Pi Day Celebration Hike Featuring Pie Bird Pies
3:14-5:14 p.m. — Easter Lake Park — $45 — Celebrate Pi Day with a scenic hike and delicious blueberry maple pie.
Leprechaun Brunch Bingo
10 a.m. — Smash Park Des Moines — Free entry — Kick off St. Patrick’s Day with themed brunch bingo and enjoy delicious cocktails and prizes.
34th Annual IAWEA Biosolids Conference
Full day — FFA Enrichment Center — Registration required — Dive into biosolids operations and best practices with Iowa wastewater professionals.
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