Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Local veterans in West Des Moines were awarded Quilts of Valor yesterday ahead of Veterans Day.
Vietnam veteran Ken Gray—who served from 1972 to 1975—said the quilt made him feel comforted and valued.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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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.
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30-10:00 AM — 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA — Free entry — Enjoy a lively session of rhymes, songs, and playtime for babies and caregivers.
Iowa CPCU I-Day 2025
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Nationwide Insurance — Registration required — A day of insightful sessions including a keynote by Sinikka Waugh focused on risk management and insurance opportunities.
Open Mic Poetry Night
7-8 p.m. — Beaverdale Books — Free entry — Celebrate creativity at this quarterly gathering of poets and spoken word enthusiasts.
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