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West Des Moines
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA-Iowa research shows heavy Memorial Day traffic is expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons; experts advise motorists to leave early Friday and Saturday and return Monday before 10 a.m. to avoid congestion + ease travel. Radio Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Des Moines native Teagan Kavan helped Texas move into the NCAA softball super regionals and will pitch in Game 1 of the Austin Super Regional on Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2 — a key step towards another WCWS title. Des Moines Register
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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.
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Morning Yoga with Feel Good
8-9 a.m. — Kava DSM — In-person session — Start your day with rejuvenating yoga in a calming atmosphere.
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Spring Music Series: Forrest McCurren
5-7 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy live tunes in the Beer Hall during the Spring Music Series with happy hour specials.
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Community Cooking Class: Artists Around A Table
6-9 p.m. — Culinary Annex — $50 — Engage in a hands-on cooking class creating classic dishes from the 1920s-40s with Chef Cass in a lively social setting.
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Learn to Play Mah Jong
10 AM – 1 PM — West Des Moines Public Library — Registration recommended — Discover the exciting world of American Mah Jong with a hands-on introduction to the game.
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Blue Light Jazz at Surety Hotel
5-12 p.m. — Surety Hotel Lobby Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy Stiff Drinks and Smooth Grooves while chasing away mid-week blues with live jazz.
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Networking at Evolve Juicery and Kitchen
6-10 p.m. — Evolve Juicery & Kitchen — Free entry — Meet local professionals through guided introductions for better conversations.
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First Friday Art Exhibition: Nostalgia
5-8 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore art reflecting on memory and nostalgia with interactive activities and music.
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DSM Farmers' Market
8:30 AM — Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh local produce and unique artisan goods in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Sensory-Friendly Game: Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens
1:08-2:08 p.m. — Principal Park — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a baseball game with sensory-friendly accommodations for families and individuals with autism.
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