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West Des Moines
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Iowa nonprofits seek volunteers and donations to support families, older adults, and veterans during the holiday season. KCCI
- ➤ The Polk County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy missing from Saylor Township since late Wednesday night. WHO13
- ➤ West Des Moines celebrates the opening of the new Athene Bridge, linking two major outdoor spaces and enhancing local connectivity. WHO13
- ➤ The Jingle in the Junction event begins in West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction to support local businesses through holiday shopping on selected Thursdays. WHO13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on Interstate 235 westbound between Exit 3 and Exit 2 in central Iowa caused significant delays and closed the entrance ramp from 73rd Street, impacting Thursday afternoon's commute. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals from Georgia were detained for the robbery of a West Des Moines bank, making off with $1,780. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Transportation has inaugurated a new flyover bridge at the East Mixmaster, enhancing traffic flow from eastbound I-35/80 to northbound I-35. WHO13
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Humorous Tribute
Experience the witty and uplifting journey of renowned humorist Erma Bombeck in this engaging theatrical production.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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