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Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Sleepy Hollow Park is closed for the winter, with Polk County working on enhancements including a new snowmaking system and extended hours.  KCCI
  • West Des Moines is set to mark the grand opening of the Athene Pedestrian Bridge, connecting Raccoon River Park and Walnut Woods State Park, enhancing the local trail network.  KCCI
  • The Salvation Army aims to raise $1.2 million through its holiday campaign in Iowa, facing a need for more volunteer bell ringers to meet their goal.  Radio Iowa

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The Des Moines International Airport has seen a more than 100% increase in firearms recovered at checkpoints in 2024, with 16 guns found due to passenger carelessness.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • BabyTron & BLP Kosher Live Concert

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

    Fri, 11/22/24

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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.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • 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.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • ASAP Mondays: Fiber Art Workshop

    Experience the creativity of fiber art as you learn to use various materials and techniques to create unique projects.

    Mon, 11/25/24

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  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker: A Contemporary Dance Holiday Spectacle

    Experience a vibrant re-imagining of the classic Nutcracker story through hip hop dance, Tchaikovsky's music, and innovative visuals at the Des Moines Civic Center.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • Baby Rhyme Time at Des Moines Public Library

    Experience an engaging session filled with rhymes, songs, and stories designed for caregivers and their babies aged 0 to 18 months.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Thanksgiving Dinner Packages Available for Pickup

    Experience a stress-free Thanksgiving with ready-to-eat meal packages prepared by Chef Fernando and his culinary team.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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  • Sugar & Spice & Lifesaving: Blood Donation Event

    Experience the festive spirit while saving lives by donating blood at the Festival of Trees and receive a collectible ugly sweater shirt.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

    Experience a magical adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends featuring high-flying skating and acrobatics at Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

    Experience an enchanting adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends, featuring impressive skating performances and acrobatics.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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