Daily
Des Moines
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa DOT will close part of Hickman Road each night from 9 p.m. — 5 a.m. from today through Thursday, March 26, as crews demolish bridges at the I-80/35 interchange. Drivers must follow designated NW street detours during construction. The Des Moines Register
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On March 21, residents in Des Moines enjoyed warm spring weather as they rode bikes, played tennis, and visited local parks + the arts center. The day brought a burst of color and outdoor fun to the community. The Des Moines Register
-
New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
-
Lake Drive Concert Featuring Flwers, Callback, and Rutabaga
6-10 p.m. — xBk Live — Check website for tickets — Enjoy an exciting lineup of live music with an eclectic mix of genres.
-
Puzzlepalooza Duel Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Puzzlepalooza Duel — 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe — $15 registration — Compete head-to-head in a thrilling jigsaw puzzle showdown with prizes at stake.
-
Des Moines Career Fair
9:30 AM-12:30 PM — Hilton Des Moines Downtown — Free entry — Connect with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies for open career opportunities.
-
Kickoff Event for One Million Trees Campaign
4:30-6:00 p.m. — West End Architectural Salvage — RSVP required — Celebrate urban reforestation efforts and engage with local leaders on tree initiatives.
-
Planetary Prom
6-9 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — 21+ event — Dance among the stars at the Science Center's cosmic-themed prom featuring music, cocktails, and space exhibits.
-
Courtside for a Cause
4:45 PM – 8:00 PM — Casey's Center — Donation encouraged — Support Hope Ministries while enjoying an Iowa Wolves game and inspiring testimonies.
-
The Floozies Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Ticket prices vary — Experience The Floozies live in an energetic night of music at Wooly's in Des Moines.
-
In-Person EMDR Basic Training by Kenya Rocha
March 30-April 3 — Des Moines, IA — Registration fee varies — Enhance your clinical skills with this intensive EMDR training designed for licensed professionals.
-
Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
4-10 p.m. — Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe — $5 entry fee — A weekly gathering for card game enthusiasts to enjoy Magic, Pokemon, and more in a casual setting.
-
Breathwork for Beginners
5:30-7 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — $25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers — Awaken your breath’s healing power in a tranquil sanctuary.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
About Daily Des Moines
Welcome to the Daily Des Moines, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Des Moines, Iowa community. If you like the Daily Des Moines, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Des Moines.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Des Moines and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Des Moines
A free Des Moines community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydesmoines.com/sitemap