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West Des Moines
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines explores making Beggars’ Night on Halloween permanent after positive feedback, joining other cities in reevaluating the tradition. WHO13
- ➤ Central Iowa cities are considering changing the date of Beggars' Night after weather forced festivities to move for the first time in 80 years, seeking community feedback through surveys. KCCI
- ➤ The Downtown Winter Farmers' Market is hosting a Holiday Porch Planter Make-and-Take event on November 23 and 24, where participants can learn to create festive planters for $50 each. Greater Des Moines Partnership
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died in West Des Moines after drowning at a home, with police continuing their investigation. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Public Schools' girls' wrestling program, under Coach Kendric Birden, has welcomed significant community donations for athletic apparel, enabling the team to prepare adequately for the season. KCCI
- ➤ Iowa and Wisconsin football teams will compete to enhance their bowl positions, with both teams having identical records and aiming for bowl eligibility. WHO13
- ➤ Caitlin Clark's parents handed out basketball cards featuring the WNBA star to trick-or-treaters in West Des Moines, showcasing a unique tradition of telling jokes for candy. KCCI
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DMPL & Dragons: Monthly Dungeons & Dragons Gathering
Experience the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons every first Sunday of the month at Des Moines Public Library, with opportunities for new players to join and learn.
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Family Storytime: Exploring the Idea Behind 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
Experience a delightful family storytime that encourages creativity and imagination through the reading of 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'.
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Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year - Postpartum Support Group
Experience a supportive environment for new parents and their babies through this free weekly postpartum group featuring guest presenters.
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Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library
Experience an engaging session filled with rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Holiday Social 2024 at Big Grove Brewery
Experience an evening of socializing with appetizers and drinks at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom.
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Gary Gulman's Misfit Stand Up Tour at Wooly's
Experience a night of laughter with renowned comedian Gary Gulman during his Misfit Stand Up Tour in Des Moines.
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Doctors at the Disco: A 70s Themed Charity Event
Experience a fun-filled 70s themed charity event, Doctors at the Disco, hosted by the Mission Cancer Foundation, at The River Center.
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Girls on the Run 5K Celebration in Des Moines
Experience a community-focused 5K run or walk to support and empower girls in central Iowa, culminating in a celebratory finish for participants of all abilities.
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Family Storytime: Explore 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
Experience an engaging family storytime that explores the imaginative journey of an idea through storytelling at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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The Motortown All-Stars Concert
Experience a vibrant evening of pop music featuring the energetic Motortown All-Stars at Hoyt Sherman Place.
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