Good morning, West Des Moines.

Mike Broderick, a Des Moines firefighter who fought cancer and served since 2007, was honored at a national Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial ceremony held Saturday in Colorado Springs—his name was called before a bell rang.

His widow Emily helped lobby for a new law that expands cancer insurance for Iowa firefighters.

Troop 535, the state's only bilingual Girl Scout troop, meets to help girls who speak Spanish learn and celebrate their culture while building confidence.

Leader Marlu Abarca said parents feel comfortable speaking their native language + the troop now has a waitlist and plans more events in the Des Moines metro area.

Yesterday, in the HomeWi$e episode, Amanda Krenz and mortgage expert Tyler Osby explained how a credit freeze helps protect consumers from fraud and influences mortgage lending—guiding borrowers on ways to secure their identity.

The USDA announced that it will end its decades-long food insecurity survey after releasing the final 2024 report tomorrow—prompting Iowa’s largest food bank to warn that stopping the study will hinder tracking federal policy cuts.

CEO Tami Neilsen said the decision sends a message that people in need do not count.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said colleges should not use the murder of Charlie Kirk to limit students' free speech.

The statement signed by 18 other attorneys general stressed that free speech on campus is different from free speech at work — Iowa universities are reviewing employee social media posts.

Speakers at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition event in Des Moines honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a moment of silence and prayer while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Bernie Moreno, and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson urged supporters to continue his work by engaging in conversation — a push that highlights Kirk’s influence on local Turning Point USA chapters.

Green Olive, a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant from Long Beach, serves its popular dairy-free green sauce and signature dishes to diners in Des Moines.

Co-owner Veronica Duran said the menu offers spicy potatoes and fresh halal meat—driving customers to request extra portions.

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.

Annual Fall Tailgate at Serve Credit Union

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Free lunch — Enjoy a delicious meal and meet local vendors at the credit union's annual gathering.