Good morning, West Des Moines.

The West Des Moines City Council approved two 20-year development agreements for the Grand Experience project (a $600 million initiative) to build a water park, entertainment center, and 400-room hotel along Grand Avenue between 60th and 88th Streets near the MidAmerican Energy RecPlex. Work will start in 2026 and may take up to 10 years while council member Greg Hudson (chair of Catch Des Moines) said tourism numbers will rise.

West Des Moines candidate Jennie Doke-Kerns took down her campaign website yesterday after discovering language that exactly matched that on former state senator Nate Boulton’s site—she apologized for the error and said she will update the content as she runs for a First Ward council seat.

Michael Blaustein Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Tickets start at $34 — Experience the quickest rising star in stand-up with viral comedy clips and a top podcast.

Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works

10-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Engage in a workshop reading and discussing short literary works with fellow writers.

Iowa Home Expo

10 AM – 5 PM — Iowa State Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore home improvement projects and connect with local and national vendors.

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

1 PM-7 PM — Blank Children's Hospital Campus — Registration closed — Enhance your pediatric emergency care skills with this comprehensive training course.

Drop-In Tech Help

2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free service — Get assistance with your devices in a relaxed drop-in setting.

The Outreach Project

1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community resources and support services for local needs.

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy

2-4 PM — Temple Theater — Ticket info not provided — Experience the hilarious twist on classic fairy tales with Snow White and friends in this comedic musical.

DOOM GONG Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — xBk Live — Tickets starting at $63 — Experience an unforgettable night with the captivating sounds of Doom Gong.

Des Moines Career Fair

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Des Moines Downtown — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various sectors to take the next step in your career.

Storytelling with Analogies

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Principal Financial Group — Free entry — Discover how to make complex data relatable through creative analogies in an engaging, hands-on workshop.