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West Des Moines
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 11th Annual Countdown to Noon Year's Eve Family Glow Bowling Party offers a memorable way to celebrate the New Year on December 31, 2024, with unlimited bowling, food, and family-friendly festivities. Greater Des Moines Partnership
- ➤ Des Moines offers a variety of holiday shopping experiences, including craft shows, markets, and festive events from early November through December. Des Moines Register
- ➤ The 10th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Glow Bowling Party, set for December 15, 2024, offers families a chance to enjoy glow bowling with pizza and drinks included for $59.95 per lane. Greater Des Moines Partnership
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Arcadia building in West Des Moines, designed to enhance workplace experiences with amenities like on-site daycare and pickleball courts, officially opened as the new ITA Group headquarters. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drake and Grand View Universities in Iowa have launched programs to make higher education more accessible by offering tuition savings for qualified local students, starting Fall 2025. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's first 'zero carbon certified' building, Star Lofts in Des Moines, will soon offer 20 affordable housing units and four business spaces, embodying high sustainability standards. Radio Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Seven nurses express concerns about patient safety due to increased workloads following the merger of Trinity Health and MercyOne. KCCI
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Experience an engaging storytime at the Central Library that combines movement, music, and rhyming for a fun-filled session.
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The Queen's Cartoonists Live Performance
Experience a unique blend of live music and classic animation as The Queen's Cartoonists perform synchronized soundtracks to beloved cartoon films.
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Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Experience a festive shopping atmosphere with over 200 vendors at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique.
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Drake University Women's Basketball Celebration vs Iowa
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Drake women's basketball while enjoying a competitive game against Iowa.
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Corn Necklace Craft Workshop
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating a decorative corn necklace using beads and pipe cleaners at this engaging craft event for children.
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Free Holiday Portraits at Exile Brewing
Experience the joy of holiday photography with complimentary portraits available to families and friends during dinner reservations at Exile Brewing.
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Baby Rhyme Time Fun
Experience an engaging session of rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Featuring Willie Watson
Experience a night of live music with renowned Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show and special guest Willie Watson at Val Air Ballroom.
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BabyTron & BLP Kosher Live Concert
Experience an energetic live performance featuring BabyTron alongside BLP Kosher at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
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Annual Christmas Gala Fundraiser
Experience an evening filled with festive cheer featuring a meal, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes, Christmas music, and a keynote speaker.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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