Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
📰 Lifestyle
A review highlights 16 standout dishes from Des Moines restaurants in 2025, featuring local favorites at Prime & Providence and Lachele's Fine Foods.
Readers can enjoy top picks as West Des Moines, Waukee and Pleasant Hill eateries continue to offer vibrant flavors.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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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.
Marcus D Wiley Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening filled with laughter at Marcus D. Wiley's comedy show.
Entrepreneurs of Iowa Winter GALA
9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Hotel Fort Des Moines — Ticket prices vary — A full day of strategic networking and motivational talks to kickstart your 2026 goals.
Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards Performance
4-7 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively performance by Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards in a vibrant venue.
Tech Central Open House
6-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Explore innovative crafting tools and techniques at the Tech Central maker lab.
Dry January Diaper Drive
11 AM – 10 PM — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Bring three items for donation and receive a $5 voucher — Help keep local families thriving by supporting a diaper drive for a worthy cause.
Dry January Diaper Drive
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Bring three items for donation to earn a $5 voucher — Help keep tushies dry this January while supporting a local nonprofit.
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