Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
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🏘️ Community
A technician discovered a 10-year-old military challenge coin lost in a diner car while renovating a train at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on Jan.
2, prompting a Facebook post that reached Kevin Waldron’s mother; the coin, which marked his promotion to second lieutenant, will soon be returned.
🏛️ Government
Drivers on northbound I-80/35 near Hickman Road will face closures and detours from 10 p.m. Jan.
4 to 4 a.m. Jan. 5 and again from the evening of Jan. 5 until Jan. 6 as crews work on construction. During closures, drivers will be directed from University Avenue to 100th Street — then along NW Urbandale Drive to rejoin I-80 at Meredith Drive.
🎉 Des Moines Events
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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.
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