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West Des Moines
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation kicked off its 15th annual Operation Christmas Meal on Friday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds by handing out 5,000 pork loins and will distribute a total of 27,000 over 15 stops in the next two weeks — anyone in need can pick one up. KCCI
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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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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Des Moines Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Enjoy the classic tale of the Grinch brought to life in a musical spectacle.
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Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker' & More
6 p.m. — World Food Prize Hall of Laureates — $41.34 — Experience a magical evening filled with holiday music under the glow of candlelight.
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Iowa Pro-Am Archery Tournament
Daytime — EMC Expo Center — Registration required — Experience one of the premier archery tournaments in Central Iowa.
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