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West Des Moines
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa’s largest zoo is sponsoring Roar & Explore, an art project for its 60th anniversary that will display 26 steel lion sculptures decorated by Iowa artists across the state. The installations will be set up in April and remain on display through Labor Day weekend. Radio Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham (IEDA) said state incentives now focus on quality job creation as automation boosts productivity and safety in manufacturing, especially in food and pharmaceutical industries. The strategy comes as the workforce shrinks amid an aging population. Radio Iowa
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Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Fun family entertainment — Witness a hilarious twist on classic princess tales with Snow White and her friends in this musical comedy.
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K-pop Meet-up
5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow K-pop fans to trade photocards, enjoy snacks, and listen to music.
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New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Des Moines Civic Center — $40 - $90 — Experience mesmerizing Cirque performances mixed with orchestral masterpieces for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.
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Writers' Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — A great opportunity for writers to share their work and receive valuable feedback.
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Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book
4:15-5:00 p.m. — West Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Share your favorite book and play a fun guessing game with fellow tweens.
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Baby Rhyme Time: Bilingual Storytime
9:30-10 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A delightful bilingual storytime session for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months featuring special guest Miss Arlette.
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Toast to Terrariums
5:30-7 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers — Enjoy wine while crafting and nurturing your own terrarium.
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Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works
10-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Engage in lively discussions of short written works among fellow writers.
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Knitting 101 Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Hoyt Sherman Place — Cost info not provided — Learn the basics of knitting in a fun two-part course to create a cozy scarf or cowl.
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Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Registration opens December 1st — Start your new year with soothing stretches to ground your body and calm your spirit.
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