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Friday, September 26th, 2025

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Pope John Paul II landed at the Des Moines airport on October 4 after receiving a letter from farmer Joe Hayes & 350,000 people attended a service at Living History Farms in Urbandale, marking the largest gathering in Iowa history. He also visited Cumming & the event is remembered as a historic milestone.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/28/25

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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.

    Mon, 9/29/25

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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.

    Tue, 9/30/25

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  • RC Coffee Networking

    9-10 a.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — Gather for a cup of coffee and connect with fellow remodelers.

    Wed, 10/1/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 10/2/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 10/3/25

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  • Dog Day Guided Tour at Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    11 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week with a guided tour exploring art and sculptures in the company of your furry friend.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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  • Surety Hotel Autumnal Artisan Market

    1-5 p.m. — Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection — Mini portrait sessions available for $50 — Explore a curated artisan market featuring 15 local makers and enjoy live music with specialty cocktails.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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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 hands-on art activities suitable for all ages and skill levels.

    Mon, 10/6/25

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