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West Des Moines
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul, a nonprofit serving the Des Moines metro, now needs clothing donations for its thrift stores as backup supplies ran out due to a surge in shoppers — donors receive Vinny’s Bucks through Halloween. The organization accepts donations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHO13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on March 7, 2026 — tickets for his stand-up show go on sale Friday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. Seinfeld, known for his hit show about nothing, is bringing his tour to Des Moines as part of a national lineup. WHO13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ren Johnson, a third grader at Joshua Christian Academy, won the Des Moines Fire Department’s poster contest and received a ride to school in a fire truck—his artwork, made with his dad to show safe battery practices, will be on billboards across the city to promote fire safety. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trick-or-treaters tonight should prepare for cool weather in West Des Moines with temperatures starting in the mid-50s and falling into the lower-50s later—most areas will stay dry despite a slight chance of light showers. Similar cool conditions are expected later this week ahead of Halloween, so dress warm and check updated forecasts. KCCI
- ➤ George Thompson set a new state record on October 12 when he reeled in a 60-inch, 105-pound blue catfish from the Missouri River—he battled 35 minutes to land the catch before releasing it after certification by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The record broke the previous mark set in 2004. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Next week, Perlla Deluca, owner of Southeast Constructors, will travel to DC with 9,999 other small business owners to meet lawmakers and urge an end to the government shutdown that paused federal contracts. Deluca said the shutdown—now in its fourth week—has delayed meetings and payments and may force her to reduce staff, affecting local business operations. WHO13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, hundreds of stores and police stations including the West Des Moines Police Department offer a safe, anonymous drop-off of prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the 29th annual National Drug Take Back Day hosted by the DEA to help prevent drug misuse - ensuring medications are disposed of properly to reduce overdose risks. WHO13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 100th pheasant season opens today in Iowa as DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz reports that a mild winter helped nearly all hens survive last fall—raising counts statewide by 40 percent. He said more than 80,000 hunters are expected and the harvest could reach 600 to 700,000 before the season ends on January 10th. Radio Iowa
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hoyt Sherman Art Classes
2-4 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Space limited — Explore creativity through various art classes designed for Bigs and Littles.
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Iowa Reptile Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines — VIP & General Admission tickets available at the door — Discover thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies while engaging with local breeders.
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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.
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Holiday Social 2025
5-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $30 per person — Enjoy appetizers and drinks at this festive community gathering.
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