Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
Good morning, West Des Moines.
🌲 Environment
Chip Murrow from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources said that warm fall weather kept leaves green in parts of Iowa while cold snaps spurred early color change elsewhere.
He noted heavy snow is expected this weekend (which may end the season) and southern spots might still show vibrant colors.
🏛️ Government
The Iowa Department of Transportation reversed its move to reduce Highway 5 to one lane after negative feedback from drivers and law enforcement—restoring a two-lane merge onto I-35 as officials linked traffic backups and two crashes to the change.
The department said it would investigate why the zipper merge did not work and explore safer alternatives.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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Des Moines Holiday Boutique
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — EMC Expo Center — $12 online; $14 at the door — Explore an array of unique gifts from over 130 local and national vendors this holiday season.
Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 admission — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.
28th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference
1:45-10:30 p.m. — Blank Children's Hospital Education & Research Center — Registration required — Gain insights into pediatric care with expert-led discussions and networking opportunities.
SCORE Lunch & Learn: Financial Foundations for Small Businesses
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Elevator Co-Warehousing Community — Free entry — Learn essential accounting skills and loan preparation strategies to empower your small business success.
Drop-In Tech Help
2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free assistance — Get help with your devices at the library's drop-in tech support session.
Les Miserables
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Des Moines Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the epic tale of broken dreams and redemption in this celebrated musical.
Morning Meet Up – MoM November Gathering
10-11 a.m. — The Slow Down Coffee Co. — Free entry — Connect with fellow parents of Asian & Pacific Islander children in a supportive environment.
Malcolm Wells - Student Harmonica Giveaway With Lesson
2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Discover the joy of the harmonica in this all-ages music lesson and giveaway.
SSBCI Lunch and Learn - Des Moines
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Elevator Co-Warehousing — Free entry — Discover how Iowa's $96 million investment supports local small businesses.
Hoyt Sherman Art Classes
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Registration required — Explore your creativity at art classes designed for mentorship matches.
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