Good morning, Des Moines.

Iowa recorded its lowest-ever traffic deaths with motorcycle fatalities falling from 64 to 38 and ATV deaths dropping to 10 in 2025; state highway safety officials noted most motorcycle deaths occurred from run off the road incidents + final updates will be published after a 30-day review.

Iowa celebrates USA 250 with several events marking the nation’s semiquincentennial; on Jan.

18, experts will discuss Iowaville history at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lodge, a guided Heritage Hills tour runs Jan. 18-19 through southeast Iowa, and a book club meets on Jan. 22 at Living History Farms in Urbandale.

Governor Kim Reynolds proposed that Iowa join several states in permitting pharmacists to sell ivermectin over the counter — a change that will let the legislature and Iowans weigh in on the matter.

The proposed bill is not yet available in the online legislative system.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

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.

Vincent Mason Live Performance

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Val Air Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience expansive artistry framed by relatable storytelling and warm sonics from Vincent Mason.

Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards Concert

4-7 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for an exciting live performance by Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards in Des Moines.

Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series

6:00-6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Cost varies — Experience a soothing hybrid class focused on gentle stretching and breath work to unlock your inner calm.

Abundance To Go Market

3-6 p.m. — The Wallace Centers of Iowa — Cost varies — Explore seasonal delights with organic preserved foods sourced from local farms.

Reading Challenge Book Club

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Dive into a captivating mystery with 'The Busybody Book Club' by Freya Sampson.