Good morning, West Des Moines.

Meals from the Heartland packaged 1.7 million meals with the aid of over 3,300 volunteers to feed 6,586 children for a year following their annual Hunger Drive event.

The Iowa Department of Education's updated school performance report identifies 35 schools in need of comprehensive support, while noting a slight increase in schools identified for underperforming students with disabilities.

All five traditional high schools in Des Moines will get federal support due to low performance scores from a statewide review.

Brian Mulcahy has been appointed as the new executive director of the Des Moines Airport Authority, poised to oversee the completion of a new terminal among other projects.

In a bipartisan decision, the Polk County elections board voted unanimously to count all questioned ballots due to insufficient evidence to disqualify the voters.

The open enrollment period for health insurance via healthcare.gov is active, with new financial assistance options and a streamlined website for easier plan comparison.

Breast cancer survivor Agnes Judge donates $1,000 to an Iowa cancer center, marking her 47th state visited on a nationwide awareness and support mission.

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.

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

Experience a festive shopping atmosphere with over 200 vendors at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique.

Drake University Women's Basketball Celebration vs Iowa

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Drake women's basketball while enjoying a competitive game against Iowa.

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.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time Fun

Experience an engaging session of rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories designed for caregivers and babies aged 0 to 18 months.

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.

BabyTron & BLP Kosher Live Concert

Experience an energetic live performance featuring BabyTron alongside BLP Kosher at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.

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.

Montez De Durango Live Concert

Experience an exciting concert featuring Montez de Durango alongside Conjunto Atardecer, K-Paz De La Sierra, and Patrulla 81 at Val Air Ballroom.