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Des Moines
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brenton Skating Plaza showcases throwback photos of past skating events, capturing memories from holiday promenades to community ice sessions. Today, the plaza opens extended hours from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. to offer locals more time to skate and recreate the fun. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines is considering changes to pet fees to ease burdens for low-income owners reclaiming their pets. The proposal waives first-time late licensing and reclamation fees while raising charges for non-neutered pets and daily boarding — adjustments under review at a recent city council work session. The Des Moines Register
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US Custom Harvesters Show
January 29-31 — Iowa Events Center — Cost info not specified — Explore a variety of vendors and enjoy live auctions for harvesters.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham
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