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West Des Moines
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Barrio Burrito Bar opened yesterday at 7120 University Ave., Suite 103 in West Des Moines and offers customizable burritos, bowls, tacos and signature dishes like bang-bang shrimp & extreme fries. Owners Sonal, Vishal & Amit Patel plan to expand the chain across Iowa, Nebraska & Indiana. Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Des Moines officials report that construction along Grand Avenue has led to a 56% drop in crashes and a 60% reduction in injury crashes. The project started earlier this year and will finish in summer, expanding the three-lane roadway to six lanes. KCCI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Barksdale’s opens its State Fair cookie building for a special sale of famous chocolate chip cookie dough at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m+ each $12 bag yields 36 pre-portioned cookies perfect for holiday gifting and to help the center reach its $25K goal by April. KCCI
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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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Jingle in the Junction
5-8 p.m. — Valley Junction — Free entry — Experience the charm of holiday lights and festive activities in this historic business district.
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The Nutcracker
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $35-$89 — Experience the magic of Clara and her Nutcracker in this beloved holiday ballet production.
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Last Chance! Open Studio Holiday Shopping
11 AM – 3 PM — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore local art and find unique gifts just in time for the holidays.
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A Christmas Carol
2-4 p.m. — Stoner Theater — $25-$45 — Experience Iowa's beloved holiday tradition in a heartwarming tale of redemption and community.
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Make it Yourself Monday — Terre Vici
1-9 p.m. — Elevator Co-Warehousing Community — Registration required — Create your own unique jewelry for the holiday season with a variety of charms and beads.
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Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a hilarious twist on classic princess tales with Snow White and her disenchanted friends.
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