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Sunday, December 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State Senator Mike Bousselot proposes the creation of an Iowa business court with the aim of making the state a more attractive base for corporations.  Radio Iowa

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • NOLA Holiday Show featuring the NOLA Jazz Band

    Experience the vibrant sounds of the NOLA Jazz Band at the Noce Jazz Club, a premier destination for live music in Des Moines.

    Mon, 12/23/24

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  • I Spy: Winter at Des Moines Public Library

    Children can search for winter-themed pictures in the youth area for a chance to win a prize.

    Thu, 12/26/24

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  • JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop Hockey Tournament

    JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop is a competitive hockey tournament featuring various age divisions held in West Des Moines, IA.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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  • Decoy Live Performance

    Decoy will perform live at Wooly's in Des Moines, offering an evening of entertainment starting at 8 PM.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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  • Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup at Des Moines Public Library

    Participants can pick up free art kits to create artwork for the first ever Tiny Art Show, with submissions due on January 10th and a gallery reception held on January 18th.

    Mon, 12/30/24

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  • Beyond Birth: Support Group for New Parents

    Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies, featuring guest presenters and facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • St. Edmond vs. South Hamilton High School Basketball Game

    Two high school teams, St. Edmond and South Hamilton, will compete in a basketball game as part of the Iowa Wolves High School Hoops Series.

    Thu, 1/2/25

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  • DMPL Writer's Workshop

    A monthly workshop at the Des Moines Public Library where writers can share their work and receive feedback from peers.

    Mon, 1/6/25

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  • Meet the Author: Jamie Seitz Discusses 'Weight of Water'

    Author Jamie Seitz introduces her debut novel, 'Weight of Water,' which follows teenager Quinn Keaton as she navigates her mother's grief and seeks independence at an English boarding school.

    Tue, 1/7/25

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  • Create Your Nonfiction Book This Year

    This workshop offers aspiring authors the tools and strategies necessary to develop and complete their nonfiction manuscripts effectively.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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