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Casey Miller, a Des Moines motorcycle rider, is recovering in a San Antonio hospital after a head-on crash along Mexico’s Gulf Coast earlier this week — he was hit while trying to pass a semi and friends raised funds to bring him back for proper care.

Hurts Donuts in West Des Moines reopened at West Glen Town Center Friday morning at 5 a.m. after several days of renovations that updated its lobby, kitchen, and storage areas; the store now operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Des Moines Public Schools is hosting a job fair on Wed, Jan.

21 from noon to 5 p.m. at 1915 Prospect Road — recruiting bus drivers with a signing bonus and on-the-job training.

A 2025 report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows a record 70 osprey nests in Iowa, including 54 active and 30 successful nests (20 more than in 2024).

Volunteers monitored primarily nests near Des Moines and in Black Hawk County near the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area.

Central Iowa Water Works in Des Moines turned on three nitrate removal vessels Tuesday because warm weather kept ground tiles unfrozen (although water remains below EPA standards), raising concerns about higher nitrate runoff statewide.

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.

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.

Land Investment Expo

8 AM — Iowa Events Center — Virtual registration available — Explore land investment trends and network with industry leaders at this premier event.

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.

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.

The Outreach Project

1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No cost — Connect with community advocates for vital resources like meal sites and shelters.

Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Tickets available — Experience gentle stretching and breath work to unwind and reconnect with your inner calm.

3D Printer Training Class

5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Learn to master 3D printing with Bambu and Formlabs technology.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes, songs, and playtime for babies ages 0-18 months with their caregivers.

Dog Man Crafternoon!

4-5 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in fun Dog Man-themed crafts and snacks while vying for tickets to the musical.