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West Des Moines
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reggie’s Sleepout, an annual fundraiser, will take place in November at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, and YSS President and CEO Andrew Allen explained the plans for the event in an interview posted yesterday. WHO13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A beer hall called The Hall in West Des Moines closed days after the city council denied new owner Maria Mendoza a liquor license on Sept. 15. Mendoza planned a family-friendly restaurant with live music and drinks—leaving its future uncertain. Des Moines Register
- ➤ Toys R Us announced plans to open a new store at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines as part of a comeback that will include seven locations nationwide and 20 seasonal shops for the holidays—this move revives the brand after all its stores closed years ago amid bankruptcy. Des Moines Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will perform at Val Air Ballroom on Halloween, Oct. 31 in West Des Moines with special guests such as B. Well and FlySpace—doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets go on sale online starting Sept. 26 with a local presale available on Sept. 23 using the code VALSCARE. Des Moines Register
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ West Des Moines residents can join a curated walking tour of historic Valley Junction that visits four stops offering crispy cheese curds at a sports bar, a savory burger with bourbon sauce at a cozy restaurant, Dutch-letter pastries at a nostalgic bakery, and classic gin cocktails at a Prohibition-style pub—showing local flavors in a vibrant neighborhood. Des Moines Register
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Trivia Night at Exile Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Enjoy happy hour pricing — Test your knowledge with weekly Trophy Husband Trivia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 with a new hands-on art activity each week, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
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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.
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Downtown Farmers' Market
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Court District — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods at this vibrant community market.
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Surety Hotel Autumnal Artisan Market
1-5 p.m. — Surety Hotel Solarium and Courtyard — $100 booth fee — Celebrate local art and culture at this vibrant artisan market.
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