Good morning, Des Moines.

Three Remsen St. Mary’s Girls Basketball players suffered major injuries in a Saturday bus crash when a Jeep hit the vehicle as it was turning north on Highway 75—one 16-year-old was flown to a Sioux Falls hospital while two others were taken first to Sioux City hospitals then transferred to Omaha, and investigators continue to look into the crash.

Babak Tafreshi— a National Geographic photographer and explorer— will present his slide show Earth After Dark at the Des Moines Civic Center today, showing images of stars, wildlife, and how bright lights affect nature.

The presentation uses vivid photos to help locals see the natural world at night in a new light.

More than three months after roughly 200 Ottumwa meatpacking workers were told their work visas were revoked, some moved away while others secured new immigration statuses to continue working at JBS USA—Ottumwa’s largest employer.

JBS filled all the positions and some current workers took on extra workload during new hire training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds and ISU President Wendy Wintersteen attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Boone for BioMADE’s pilot biomanufacturing plant—part of a $40 million project funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, ISU, and BioMADE with support from the Department of Defense. The 15,000-square-foot facility, which will expand ISU’s fermentation and lab space for food-grade products, is set to open in 2027.

An analysis by Zumper shows Des Moines apartment rents fell 10% from last year's $1,100 median to $993 in October—one-bedroom units dropped 13% from $980 while two-bedroom rents declined from $1,200—keeping local prices below state and national levels.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30-10:00 a.m. — 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA — Free entry — Explore rhymes, songs, and stories designed for babies and their caregivers.

Comedy Penthouse Featuring Reena Calm

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bash Events & Catering — $10 adv / $15 DOS — Enjoy a night of laughter with top-notch talent in an intimate setting.

Downtown Winter Farmers' Market

10 AM – 2 PM — EMC Expo Center — Free entry — Explore local holiday food and gifts while enjoying live entertainment and supporting small businesses.

Winter Storytime with The Grinch

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Meet The Grinch and enjoy a reading of his classic tale along with a fun holiday activity.

Turkey Trails Thanksgiving Run

9 AM - 12 PM — Gray's Lake Park — $25.98 — Participate in a Thanksgiving-themed 5k/10k run complete with custom swag and family fun.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories while bonding with your baby in a playful setting.

Open Studio Holiday Shopping

11 AM – 3 PM — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Shop for unique art pieces and discover local talent in a festive atmosphere.

Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad

6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.

Monthly Writing Night at Smokey Row

7-9 p.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — A relaxed evening for writers to create together or explore new ideas with prompts.

Christmas With The Celts

7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $29.50-$69.50 — Experience a lively blend of Irish traditions and contemporary Christmas music with humor and dance.