Good morning, Des Moines.

Downtown Des Moines Kum & Go closed for a Maverik rebranding—crews will reopen the store today as the company plans to update all 96 locations by late November.

The Des Moines Register archive shows downtown history in photos from the 1870s to the 1990s—capturing celebrations, floods and changes in traffic.

The Des Moines School Board placed superintendent Ian Roberts on unpaid leave after the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked his license over claims he is illegally working.

The board gave him until 12 p.m. today—officials say his records showed he had identified as an American citizen.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

Impact-First Product Teams with Matt LeMay

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Free entry — Explore how to foster honest communication in your product organization for better outcomes.

Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025

8 AM – 4 PM — Community Choice Convention Center — Registration required — Immerse yourself in the latest tech trends and network with industry leaders at this premier conference.

First Friday at Mainframe Studios

5-8 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Experience diverse pen and ink artworks and engage in hands-on zine creation at this community celebration of creativity.

Dog Day Guided Tour at Pappajohn Sculpture Park

11 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic guided tour of the sculpture park with your leashed dog in celebration of National Walk Your Dog Week.

Surety Hotel Autumnal Artisan Market

1-5 p.m. — Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection — $100.00 — Celebrate local art and culture with a variety of artisan vendors.

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets starting at $49 — Experience a lively night of music with Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners.

Headshot Happy Hour

5-7 p.m. — Centro — Free entry — Connect with amazing women while getting professional headshots and supporting a great cause.

Michael Blaustein Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Tickets start at $34 — Experience the laughs of one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians with viral success.

Skizzy Mars Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets from $71 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Skizzy Mars in Des Moines.

The Goonies in Concert

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — $28-68 — Celebrate 40 years of adventure with a live symphonic performance of the iconic film's score.