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Sunday, October 19th, 2025

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ A new augmented reality mural was unveiled in downtown Des Moines on Saturday evening by Dutch artist Leon Keer with help from Principal Financial Group. The over 8,000 square-foot mural shows vintage televisions displaying Iowa scenes—coming to life with a free AR iOS app from the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation.  WHO13

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ State officials warn that if the government shutdown continues, 131,000 households will not receive SNAP benefits in November — they are working with food banks to provide extra support.  Radio Iowa

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Mon, 10/20/25

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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.

    Wed, 10/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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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.

    Fri, 10/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 10/26/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 10/27/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 10/28/25

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  • Koyo Concert

    6:00-8:30 PM — Wooly's — Tickets from $49 — Experience a lively evening of music at Koyo's performance.

    Wed, 10/29/25

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  • Special Effects Makeup Workshop - Session 1

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Learn to create realistic scary effects with special effects makeup just in time for Halloween.

    Thu, 10/30/25

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