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West Des Moines
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm is forecast to bring a double-digit snowfall to parts of central Iowa this weekend — a rare event for November. Des Moines has only seen such totals once in November, on November 9-10, 1968, making any heavy snowfall a notable event. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Grand View University Vikings played their second-round playoff game against the Saint Francis University Cougars at Mediacom Stadium, braving hazardous conditions from at least 6 inches of snow — teams worked quickly to clear the field in under 15 minutes — while fans set up tailgates despite dangerous driving conditions. WHO13
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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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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.
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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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Joyann Parker's Soulful Christmas
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Athletico Physical Therapy - Ingersoll — Ticket price includes dinner — Enjoy a soulful Christmas performance along with a delicious dining experience.
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Holiday Movie Night
5:30-8:00 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — $2 for kids, $3 for adults — Enjoy a festive screening of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' with free drinks and snacks.
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Princess Brunch
9 AM – 2 PM — Exile Brewing Company — Reservations recommended — Enjoy brunch with special meet and greet from the Snow Queen and Ice Princess visiting from Arendelle.
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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 during hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.
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Downtown DNA Holiday Gathering
5:30-7 p.m. — The Royal Mile — Free entry — Cozy up with neighbors for an evening of holiday cheer and community spirit.
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A Christmas Carol
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Stoner Theater — $25-$45 — Experience the heartwarming journey of Scrooge in this festive holiday classic.
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