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Des Moines
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers served free lunch at the Connection Cafe in the basement of St. John's Lutheran Church on Oct. 17. The event helped feed local residents in need. The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five candidates—Maria Alonzo, Marcus Coenen, Sara Hopkins, Ryan Howell and Skylar Mayberry-Mayes—are running for four Des Moines School Board seats as current board members Jackie Norris and Jenna Knox are not seeking re-election, with voting set for Nov. 4. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ A veteran high school English teacher shared his formative lessons on being true to oneself and recounted memories from challenging teen years in a 'Back to School' narrative on Sept 9 as part of the Iowa Storytellers Project — a project funded by the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation and Des Moines Register. The next event, themed 'Hearts on Fire,' will be held on Feb 10 — with proceeds supporting Register internships. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Iowa State University is interviewing eight candidates online this week as part of its search for a new president—closed session meetings are scheduled for today and Tuesday with finalists set to interview on campus during the first week of November. The board will announce the new president on Nov 11—current president Wendy Wintersteen will retire in January after serving since 2017. KCCI
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Krenz and mortgage expert Tyler Osby discuss whether a realtor is needed when buying and selling a home—explaining realtor costs, roles, and options to go without one on this week’s episode of Homewi$e. WHO 13
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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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Storytelling with Analogies
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Principal Financial Group — Free entry — Enhance your communication skills by crafting analogies that simplify complex concepts.
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Light+ Iowa
2:30-7:30 p.m. — The Tea Room — Free entry — Explore innovative lighting solutions with expert insights and enjoy live music and appetizers.
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Tyler Rich Concert at Wooly's
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets from $49 — Experience the energetic vibes of Tyler Rich live in Des Moines.
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To Grandmother’s House We Go
9 a.m. — Brown's Woods — Entry Fee $40 — Tackle a spooky trail run on the unpaved paths of Brown's Woods with options for 5k, 10k, or 15k distances.
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Beggar's Brunch at Exile Brewing
10 AM – 2 PM — Exile Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate Beggar's Night with costume fun and bingo for prizes.
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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with a new hands-on art activity each week.
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K-pop Meet-up
5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-pop fans, trade photocards, and enjoy snacks and music.
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Halloween Party
11 AM - 1 PM — Des Moines Women's Club — Paid entry — Enjoy ghoul-themed games, a catered buffet, and craft activities at this festive Halloween gathering.
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Trivia Night: Halloween Edition
6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints during happy hour — Test your knowledge at this fun weekly trivia event with Trophy Husband Trivia.
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The Outreach Project
1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community resources and advocate support for health and ID assistance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
~ Naval Ravikant
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