Good morning, West Des Moines.

Firefighters responded to a small fire at Toyota of Des Moines in Grimes on Friday morning—gas ignited on the shop floor—and sprinklers quickly controlled the blaze while no injuries were reported.

On Thursday, 44-year-old Ankeny cyclist Courtney Peterson was hit and killed by a dump truck while crossing NW 44th Street on the High Trestle Trail in Polk County—witnesses said drivers had only about five seconds to react due to the hill crest’s limited visibility.

Gabrielle Vázquez, the Latina founder of Vazquez Law Office, launched her new bilingual firm in the Des Moines metro area to expand legal access for local businesses and families during Hispanic Heritage Month.

The seasoned litigator with 18 years of experience — which includes federal judicial and top law firm roles — is hiring new team members to support her growing practice.

WHO 13’s Cinthia Naranjo, Adriana Torres and Samantha Mesa honored Hispanic Heritage Month in a half-hour special as they celebrated traditions and culture while the event runs from September 15 through October 15 — coinciding with several Latin American countries' independence days.

Critic Lonita Cook—Tomatometer-Approved and a Critics Choice member—shared her list of fall films for local viewers to check out this weekend in an article posted on Oct 10th at 10:38 a.m. CDT.

Des Moines Area Community College postponed on-campus interviews for its presidential search because two finalists withdrew for personal reasons—board president Kevin Halterman said the college will hold a special online meeting at 2 p.m. Friday to discuss appointing an interim president if a new candidate is not selected before President Rob Denson’s departure on Dec. 30. This change aims to ensure the school considers varied leadership styles in its next chapter.

Iowa HHS will change SNAP rules on Jan.

1 by removing soda, sugary drinks, candy, and some prepared foods to promote healthier eating. The state is working with retailers and SNAP recipients ahead of the change—aiming to reduce obesity and chronic illness.

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.

Spooky Science

9 AM – 4 PM — Science Center of Iowa — Free for SCI members — Enjoy hair-raising experiments and creepy-crawly critters at this family-friendly Halloween event.