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West Des Moines
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines police are investigating after a dead adult male was found along the banks of the Des Moines River, with no signs of criminal action involved. KCCI
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Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate Taylor Swift's Birthday
A scavenger hunt in the youth area of the Des Moines Public Library to celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday, offering prizes for participants who find all the pictures.
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Iowa Turkey Federation Winter Convention 2024
The Iowa Turkey Federation Winter Convention offers educational programs, including research updates and a health panel focused on turkey care.
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Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild
The Rockford IceHogs will compete against the Iowa Wild at Wells Fargo Arena, featuring amenities for sensory needs and a cashless payment system.
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Transform Your Book Ideas into Reality
This workshop provides aspiring authors with tools and strategies to develop and complete their nonfiction books effectively.
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Community Resource Outreach at Des Moines Public Library
The Des Moines Public Library collaborates with local organizations to provide community members with access to vital resources, including meal sites, shelters, and support for medical or mental health services.
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Holiday Movie Night at the Science Center
The Science Center of Iowa will host a Holiday Movie Night featuring a screening of 'The Polar Express', with activities and snacks for families.
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Deck the Halls - Central Iowa Wind Ensemble Performance
Experience an evening of festive melodies performed by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble at the Staplin Performing Arts Center.
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Shut Up & Write!® Des Moines Writing Session
This event offers a focused writing session for individuals looking to make progress on their writing projects in a supportive environment.
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Asian Cooking Class: Learn to Make Vegetable Dumplings
Participants will learn to prepare vegetable dumplings with guidance from CultureALL ambassadors, featuring a different dish in each session of this three-part cooking series.
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Triple Chocolate Shortbread Baking Class
Attendees will learn to make triple chocolate shortbread with Pie Bird Pies, enjoying samples and receiving recipes and baking media recommendations.
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Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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