Good morning, Des Moines.

A national outage of Amazon Web Services that began after midnight on Oct 20 has affected thousands of users—including those in central Iowa where over 5,000 reported issues with the Canvas site used by Iowa Regent universities—and disrupted apps like Snapchat and Reddit.

Amazon is working on recovery efforts, but it remains unclear when services will be fully restored.

The Ingersoll Dinner Theater—a local treasure closed for over a decade—is delaying its reopening because supply chain issues have slowed construction.

Although the plan was to open in November, the first shows will take place on December 31 and new acts, including comedy, live music and children’s programs, are set for early next year.

Fifty thousand Iowa kids under age five may lose crucial food support from the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) if the shutdown persists; funding expires (October 31) if lawmakers do not reach a budget deal.

A reporter from the Des Moines Register took the city's snowplow driving course at the supply yard to learn the techniques that over 200 Public Works employees use to clear 2,200 lane miles of streets in winter.

He struggled with hitting barrels and spinners on the oval track and learned that taking it slow is key to safe snow removal — the test shows the work behind keeping our streets clear.

Iowa law prohibits selling margarine as butter by requiring products labeled as oleo, oleomargarine, or margarine to list all ingredients and forbidding their misrepresentation as dairy; violators face fines (between $105 and $855) and up to 30 days in prison.

Restaurants can lose state-issued licenses for a year if they break this law.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.