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West Des Moines
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-nine acts have been announced for Hinterland Music Festival, a four-day event in Saint Charles with headliners KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali Uchis. Tickets will go on sale Friday for the festival, which will run from July 30 through August 2 in summer 2026. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Des Moines City Council approved an extension that keeps MidAmerican Energy as RecPlex’s name sponsor through 2037—paying $3 million in the first three years—after its Nov. 17 vote. The extension will go into effect when the additional ice rinks are completed in spring 2027. KCCI
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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.
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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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Downtown Winter Farmers' Market
8 a.m. — EMC Expo Center — Free entry — Shop for holiday foods and gifts while enjoying local entertainment and supporting small businesses.
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Downtown Winter Farmers' Market
8 AM – 2 PM — EMC Expo Center — Free entry — Explore holiday food, gifts, and live entertainment while supporting local vendors.
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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with new hands-on art activities each week, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
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K-pop Fan Meetup
5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-pop fans over snacks, trading photocards, and music fun.
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Baby Rhyme Time
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months.
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Open Studio Holiday Shopping
11 AM – 3 PM — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore unique art originals and prints at this festive shopping event.
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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 participation fee — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities suitable for all ages and skill levels.
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Truman's Miracle Drive
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM — Valley High School — Donations appreciated — Help save lives by donating blood in honor of a miracle patient.
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