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West Des Moines
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grounds for Celebration, a local coffee shop with 30 years of history, changed hands on Jan. 1 when new owners Abigail and Ryan Russell + Julianna Biedenfeld took over. They will preserve its coffee traditions and neighborhood charm across Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights. Des Moines Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In June 1996, Lollapalooza brought nearly 30,000 people to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines with headliners Metallica and Soundgarden plus many other acts. The archived event remains a memorable chapter in local music history and continues to echo in our community. KCCI
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Writers' Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — A great opportunity for writers to share their work and receive valuable feedback.
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Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book
4:15-5:00 p.m. — West Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Share your favorite book and play a fun guessing game with fellow tweens.
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Baby Rhyme Time: Bilingual Storytime
9:30-10 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A delightful bilingual storytime session for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months featuring special guest Miss Arlette.
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Toast to Terrariums
5:30-7 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers — Enjoy wine while crafting and nurturing your own terrarium.
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Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works
10-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Engage in lively discussions of short written works among fellow writers.
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Knitting 101 Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Hoyt Sherman Place — Cost info not provided — Learn the basics of knitting in a fun two-part course to create a cozy scarf or cowl.
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Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Registration opens December 1st — Start your new year with soothing stretches to ground your body and calm your spirit.
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Land Investment Expo
8 AM — Iowa Events Center — Virtual registration available — Explore land investment trends and network with industry leaders at this premier event.
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Tie Blanket Workshop
10 AM – 4 PM — Mainframe Studios — Ticket required — Create tie blankets and pillows with random fleece fabrics while enjoying a community craft experience.
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Trivia Night at Exile Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Happy hour pints for $4.50 — Test your knowledge with Trophy Husband Trivia and enjoy a fun evening out.
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