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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in West Des Moines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the West Des Moines Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. This year\, our theme is Having the Courage to Care\, inspired by Dr. King's powerful reminder that "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."\n\nThis community gathering will honor Dr. King's legacy through reflection\, storytelling\, youth involvement\, and moments that uplift compassion and unity.\n\nAs part of the celebration\, we will present the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. West Des Moines Youth and Community Leadership Awards\, created by the City of West Des Moines Human Rights Commission and the WDM MLK Day Planning Committee. These awards recognize individuals who demonstrate leadership and contribute to promoting peace\, understanding\, and cooperation within the West Des Moines community and schools.\n\nA total of three Youth Leadership Scholarships will be awarded\, each providing a $500 scholarship\, along with one Community Leadership Award that honors a local individual or organization making a meaningful difference in West Des Moines. All award recipients will be invited to attend the MLK Day celebration on January 19\, 2026\, at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.\n\nThe nomination window will be open December 8 through December 29\, 2025. To submit a nomination for a youth or community leader\, please visit:\n\nhttps://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/human-rights-commission/martin-luther-king-jr-day/wdm-mlk-day-leadership-awards\n\nWe look forward to having you join us as we celebrate Dr. King's enduring impact and recognize those who carry his legacy forward through leadership and care in West Des Moines.
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This year\, our theme is <strong data-end="327" data-start="297">Having the Courage to Care</strong>\, inspired by Dr. King&rsquo\;s powerful reminder that <strong data-end="451" data-start="375">&ldquo\;Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.&rdquo\;</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="605" data-start="453"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">This community gathering will honor Dr. King&rsquo\;s legacy through reflection\, storytelling\, youth involvement\, and moments that uplift compassion and unity.</span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1021" data-start="607"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">As part of the celebration\, we will present the <strong data-end="739" data-start="655">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. West Des Moines Youth and Community Leadership Awards</strong>\, created by the City of West Des Moines Human Rights Commission and the WDM MLK Day Planning Committee. 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