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Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reggie's Sleepout returned for its 20th year at Drake Stadium—raising funds to help Iowa youth facing homelessness and highlighting the challenges they experience. The event featured food trucks, games, a DJ, and a talent show—money raised supports emergency shelter services. KCCI
- ➤ The Urbandale Food Pantry broke its record on Saturday morning as delays in EBT funds during the government shutdown drove 112 families to seek service in four hours—raising concerns for many local food programs. Local organizations are stocking up and will prepare for further demand when donation centers reopen Monday. KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spectators Sports Bar & Grill in Altoona, which opened in 2016, will close on Nov. 26 as its workspace is set to become employee housing—there are no plans to reopen the restaurant. The closure follows the Adventureland Inn's shutdown in July when its space was converted for housing. KCCI
- ➤ Toys”R”Us held its grand opening at Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines Saturday, November 1 — hundreds of shoppers attended a ribbon-cutting and giveaway event featuring mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe. The Go! Retail Group said the new store will offer popular toys such as LEGO and Barbie — and include an arcade with claw and gashapon machines for the holiday season. WHO 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Liberty beat Waukee 34-20 in a playoff opener as star quarterback Reece Rettig limped off with a leg injury in the second quarter but soon returned to lead the team to a strong early lead — his comeback helped maintain the offense. The team will face four-time defending champion Southeast Polk next week in the 5A quarterfinals — following a regular season win against them. The Gazette
- ➤ In the Iowa high school football playoffs, Gazette-area teams won key games with scores such as Iowa City West 38 to 31 over Cedar Falls and Decorah 25 to 24 over Western Dubuque. North Linn, West Delaware, Dyersville Beckman, Iowa Valley, Clear Lake, Winterset and Wilton also secured victories that advanced their playoff runs — each contest saw crucial plays and standout performances. The Gazette
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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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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with a hands-on art activity each week in a fun and welcoming environment.
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Monthly Writing Night
7-9 p.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — A casual evening for writers to create and share inspiration over coffee.
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RC Coffee Networking Event
9-10 a.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — Connect with local remodelers over coffee and networking opportunities.
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Holiday Social 2025
5-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $30 per person — Enjoy a casual evening of appetizers and drinks while mingling with fellow locals.
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Elevated Dining Experience at Judges
5:45-7:45 p.m. — Judges — Cost varies — Enjoy shareable starters and inventive cocktails in a modern comfort food setting.
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The Fitch Building Open Studio
6-9 p.m. — Fitch Studios LLC — Free entry — Explore a vibrant array of local artists showcasing their creative works in an interactive studio environment.
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Des Moines Holiday Boutique
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — EMC Expo Center — $12 online, $14 at the door — Discover unique gifts from over 130 small businesses this holiday season.
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Novel November Write In
4-7 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Keep your writing momentum going with fellow novelists during this collaborative write-in session.
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Free Holiday Portraits at Exile Brewing
5-7 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Free — Capture festive memories with free holiday portraits for your family or friends during your visit.
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VolunTEENS Work Opportunity
4-5 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A fun and rewarding volunteer chance for teens aged 12-18 at the library.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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