Good morning, West Des Moines.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Park-N-Play event this Saturday with games, music, free snow cones, and a giveaway of four tickets to Brenton Skating Plaza.

The event will run at Cohen Park from 10—11:30 a.m. and at Beaverdale Park from 1:30—3 p.m.

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case where Ronald Pagliai challenges fees for dismissed charges — he argues that low-income defendants should not pay for court-appointed defense when cases are dropped.

The decision could affect fee practices in future plea agreements.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an order on Wednesday that requires state departments to use federal systems to check if job applicants can work legally; all agencies must use E-Verify to verify work status and SAVE to check citizenship — the order follows the arrest of a former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and 11 other attorneys general asked Meta to explain its policy on removing violent videos after victims of October 7th attacks sued the company for allowing footage of Hamas attacks.

They requested a reply by November 10 and warned that social media companies should not profit from promoting terrorism—this may lead to tighter safeguards in the future.

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.

Drop-In Tech Help

2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free service — Get support for your electronic devices in a friendly environment.

The Outreach Project

1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community resources and support services at the library's outreach event.