Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
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🏘️ Community
Family and friends gathered at Plymouth Church in Des Moines for a foggy November funeral service to honor Bill Knapp, a Navy veteran and local business leader who died last weekend at 99.
He built Knapp Properties that spurred local growth—his burial will be held today at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter.
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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.
Downtown Winter Farmers' Market
8 AM – 2 PM — EMC Expo Center — Free entry — Explore holiday food, gifts, and live entertainment while supporting local vendors.
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.
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.
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.
Open Studio Holiday Shopping
11 AM – 3 PM — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore unique art originals and prints at this festive shopping event.
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.
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.
Christmas With The Celts
7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $29.50-$69.50 — Experience a lively blend of Irish Christmas carols and contemporary hits with spirited performances and dance.
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively storytime filled with movement, music, and rhymes.
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