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West Des Moines
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Swift and West Des Moines native Caitlin Clark attended Arrowhead Stadium (Oct. 12) where the Chiefs played the Lions; Swift, the fiancée of tight end Travis Kelce (with family approval), joined Clark, a lifelong fan, at the game. KCCI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
~ Les Brown
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