Good morning, West Des Moines.

Des Moines residents who lost their homes in a Monday afternoon apartment fire received shelter and support from local agencies as DART provided buses and the Pioneer Columbus Community Center opened to house families — the American Red Cross also helped distribute food during the coordinated response.

Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken chain, opened its first Iowa restaurant in West Des Moines at 6880 EP True Parkway, Suite 104 on April 29.

The menu offers dishes like bibimbap and tteokbokki — and franchise partner Min Tun plans three more locations statewide.

Drake University is accepting registrations for three summer camps in music, health care and media.

The voice camp runs June 8–12, the health care camp is July 9–11 (registration closes June 1), and the media camp runs July 7–19.

West Des Moines City Council voted Monday night to contribute $40,000 to the Ride the Thin Blue Line memorial project honoring fallen Iowa officers.

The memorial will be built along the Raccoon River Valley Trail near the Dallas County Law Enforcement Center in Adel and will feature a wall of names and a tree of life centerpiece.

Iowa Horse Fair

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Check website for costs — Experience equestrian events, competitions, and vendor shopping all weekend.

Race for Hope DSM

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Des Moines Water Works Park — Fundraising entry — Join the community in honoring a local hero battling brain cancer through this inspiring race event.

Mother's Day Brunch Celebration

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Special brunch offerings — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch and a complimentary Mom-mosa.

Des Moines Big Band Evening

7-10 p.m. — Noce — Cost not listed — Enjoy an evening of big band music in a vibrant venue.

Des Moines Dinner Club: Giving Back Edition

7-10 p.m. — Fresko — Individual meal cost — Enjoy cozy dinners while making new friends and supporting local businesses.

2026 Power Breakfast #2: Community Health Discussion

9-11 a.m. — Krause Gateway Center — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions on health challenges and solutions for Central Iowa's community vitality.

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

1:30 p.m. — Scottish Rite Consistory — $42.27 — Experience Vivaldi’s masterpieces illuminated by candlelight in an enchanting setting.

Ballet Des Moines - Cinderella

7-10 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — Tickets start at $35 — Experience the enchanting world premiere of Cinderella set to Prokofiev's iconic score.

Dog Days of Summer at Principal Park

5:30-9 p.m. — Principal Park — $16 — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with your pup featuring a dog parade and dog-friendly activities.

Tech Yeah! 2026 Q2 Networking & Happy Hour

4-6 p.m. — P3+Uplift (Professional Project Partners, Inc.) — Non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks available — Grab a beverage, meet new people, and enjoy casual conversation.