Good morning, West Des Moines.

In a 1997 interview on May 19 in Des Moines, KISS gave a playful performance while joking with KCCI reporter Cynthia Fodor and discussing how hundreds of concerts can lead to burnout — the band wore full makeup, bedazzled costumes, and knee-high boots to create this rare moment.

This exchange showed a lighter side of the group during their whirlwind tour.

Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield filed a lawsuit against Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen to stop a new state law on pharmacy benefit managers, saying it breaks federal rules and the US Constitution.

The insurer said the legal action is needed to stop small, separate complaints after the commissioner sent guidance on Sept. 24 that could raise its plan costs by nearly $100 million a year—likely leading to higher premiums for its 800,000 customers.

Des Moines School Board president Jackie Norris ended her Senate campaign on Oct 16 after a crisis over an immigration arrest for former superintendent Ian Roberts demanded her full attention—she said coordinated attacks targeted her and the board—and she will focus on a $265 million borrowing plan for public schools in November.

Yesterday, Iowa Radiology partnered with Blank Park Zoo in Clive to scan a Tamar wallaby, a box turtle, a corn snake and two prehensile skinks to check on their health.

The zoo said the scans—especially for the wallaby’s weight loss and for determining the skinks’ sex—will help guide further care.

Three restaurants in the area serve authentic Latin American food from Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

Brazil Terra Grill in West Des Moines offers tableside meat grilling — a nod to its founder’s Brazilian background — while Panka Peruvian Restaurant and Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant serve dishes like lomo saltado and hornado con mote to local diners.

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.

Beggar's Brunch at Exile Brewing

10 AM – 2 PM — Exile Brewing Company — Fun for the whole family — Test out costumes and enjoy Haunting Bingo for prizes ahead of Beggar's Night.

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 for all ages and skill levels.

K-pop Meet-up

5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Trade photocards, snack, and enjoy K-pop with fellow fans.