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West Des Moines
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ B&B’s Grocery owner Johnny Brooks in West Des Moines faces rising costs as meat and gas prices climb ahead of Memorial Day weekend; AAA reports gas now costs $4.24 per gallon + local shoppers are turning to affordable cuts and alternative travel routes. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the Iowa Utilities Commission meeting this week, speakers discussed Summit Carbon Pipeline changes with a farmer saying the project could boost corn prices + create jobs, while landowners opposed repeated route adjustments affecting over 400 properties. Radio Iowa
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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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Rooftop Yoga Class
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Beginner friendly — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with a view on the rooftop.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
4-7 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — Free entry — Enjoy a quieter, less crowded experience designed for families with children on the autism spectrum.
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