Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
The Highland Happening Vintage Market in Highland Park celebrated its third anniversary on Sunday with local vendors, food trucks, and activities organized by Divine Times Vintage—vendors sold vintage and vintage-inspired clothing, artwork, and jewelry both inside and outside the shop. Owner Jerrica Yasumura said the market was her favorite day of the year and noted it was the most successful event for many vendors.
KCCI celebrated several regional Emmy wins Saturday night and recognized team members for their work in diversity and weather coverage.
Retired Director of Photography Cortney Kintzer was inducted into the Gold Circle—an honor for media professionals with 50 years of service.
Thousands of runners braved a chilly fall morning as they ran the 24th annual IMT Des Moines Marathon on October 19th, starting at Fourth Street and Court Avenue and passing scenic areas like East Village and Western Gateway Park—cheered on by family and friends.
Runner Kevin Cooper recalled last year's warm race while Brian Terhark supported his daughter, adding a heartfelt boost to every athlete.
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.
Koyo Concert
6:00-8:30 PM — Wooly's — Tickets from $49 — Experience a lively evening of music at Koyo's performance.
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.
Halloween Big Band Performance
7 & 9 p.m. — Noce — Costume Contest — Enjoy a spooktacular evening with a big band featuring scary soundtracks and fun arrangements.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, West Des Moines.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.