Good morning, Des Moines.

Mission Cancer + Blood moved to a new facility on East Court Avenue in downtown, leaving its former spot at the John Stoddard Cancer Center.

The University of Iowa Health Care clinic now offers updated equipment & continues vital cancer services.

A Des Moines surgeon was fined $2,500 for failing to document a patient’s severe pain after a hernia repair in May 2020 - a lapse that led to septic shock and the patient’s death, with a requirement to complete a live record-keeping course.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!

Sweez Live Performance with Dangus

9 PM – 3 AM — Locals Bar & Stage — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with Sweez and special guest Dangus.

19th Annual Land Investment Expo

8 AM — Iowa Events Center — Registration details available online — Explore land investment opportunities with industry experts at this must-attend event.

Tie Blanket Workshop

10 AM – 4 PM — Mainframe Studios — Ticket required — Create your own cozy fleece blankets and pillows in a fun, community-driven atmosphere.

Drop-In Tech Help

2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free service — Get assistance with your electronic devices at the library's drop-in tech help session.

The Outreach Project

1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community advocates for resources including meal sites, shelters, and support services.

Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series

6:00-6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Registration opens December 1st — Experience gentle stretching and reconnect with your inner calm in this weekly hybrid class.

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course

2-10:30 p.m. — Iowa Methodist Medical Center — $225 — Enhance your fetal monitoring skills with this comprehensive course tailored for healthcare professionals.

2026 Iowa Pork Congress

Wed, Jan 21 8 AM – Thu, Jan 22 2 PM — Iowa Events Center — Check for admission details — Celebrate the pig industry's contributions with business insights and networking opportunities.

Wiggles and Giggles Storytime

10:15-10:45 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming.

The Outreach Project

1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with local organizations for resources and support in the community.