Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
🏘️ Community
At the 5th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show in Des Moines, hundreds gathered as Blue Star Mothers of Iowa raised funds for troop care packages.
Lisa Wilson said the group needs to raise over $110,000—mainly for shipping—to send 2,700 packages overseas in November.
💼 Business
New Horizon Cuisine, a sauce and flavor maker, is building a new 30,000 square foot facility in Ankeny — supported by tax credits from the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
The $14.5 million project will create 11 jobs — expanding the company’s operations in meat and vegetable extracts.
Entrepreneur Field Days: One Mic, Many Voices: Elevating Iowa’s Next Generation of Talent will take place on October 17 at 12:00 PM—2:00 PM and features speakers Amner Martinez and Laura Rodriguez from Infinite Resources and Amplified DSM.
The free event welcomes everyone with lunch provided and aims to share real entrepreneurial lessons to build new business connections.
🌲 Environment
Trees are experiencing a mast year as noted by the Iowa D-N-R — white and burr oaks, black walnut, and shagbark hickory are releasing extra acorns and walnuts — which is normal even though it may slow growth.
Residents in central Iowa cities must clear mast debris from sidewalks to avoid liability.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity weekly with diverse hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.
Teen Chef: Puppy Chow Three Ways
4-5 p.m. — Franklin Avenue Library — Registration required — Learn to craft three versions of puppy chow with cereal, popcorn, cookies, and more.
Trivia Night at Exile Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Enjoy happy hour pricing — Test your knowledge with weekly Trophy Husband Trivia.
Des Moines Oktoberfest
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park — Paid entry — Celebrate with authentic German food, craft beers, and lively entertainment at this vibrant festival.
Panda Bear Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets from $48 — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from Panda Bear in Des Moines.
Des Moines Symphony Season Debut
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — $20-80 — Experience the triumphant opening of the symphony season with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with a new hands-on art activity each week, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
K-pop Meet-up
5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-pop fans while trading photocards and enjoying snacks and music.
RC Coffee Networking
9-10 a.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — Gather for a cup of coffee and connect with fellow remodelers.
Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Community Choice Convention Center — Pricing not specified — Explore innovative ideas and collaborate with industry professionals at this tech-focused conference.
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