Good morning, Des Moines.

Diane Ohrtman avoided a dangerous electrical hazard when Embrace Iowa granted funding for urgent electrical repairs at her home.

The program helps local residents get critical fixes before small issues turn into big problems.

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered flags around Iowa to be lowered to half-staff today in observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; flags will remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset to honor the victims of the attack.

Health experts advise residents age 45 and older to avoid shoveling snow because the strenuous work in cold weather raises blood pressure and stresses the heart.

They recommend pacing, layering clothing and using a snow blower to lower the risk of a cardiac event.

New Realtor.com data shows that Polk County’s median home sale price rose from $270,000 in August to $280,000 in September—a 3.7% increase—as recorded sales climbed 8.2% to 766, totaling $232.4 million.

The figures also reflect steady gains in single-family and townhome markets.

Iowa State announced that longtime head coach Matt Campbell is leaving for Penn State and 38-year-old Jimmy Rogers has signed a six-year deal to lead the Cyclones.

Rogers led South Dakota State to a national championship and previously coached Washington State.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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

Python for Scientists Training/Class

N/A — Mon, Dec 8 – Fri, Dec 12 — Health Tech Associates — $2250 — Enhance your Python skills in a specialized training designed for scientists.

DNA Holiday Party

5:30-7 p.m. — The Royal Mile — Free entry — Cozy up with neighbors for a festive evening celebration.

Jolly Holiday Lights Celebration

11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Iowa State Fair — Ticket availability limited — Experience the holiday magic with vibrant lights and festive cheer in Des Moines.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Stoner Theater — $25-$45 — Experience Iowa's best holiday tradition with the timeless tale of Scrooge and the magic of Christmas.

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

11 AM – 9 PM — Principal Park — Free entry — Experience a traditional German Christmas Market with crafts, music, and festive treats.

Is Hope a Virtue?

11:00 a.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Explore the philosophy of hope in a thought-provoking discussion led by renowned lecturer Scott Samuelson.

A Christmas Carol

2-4 p.m. — Stoner Theater — $45 standard ticket, $25 community-sponsored ticket — Experience Iowa's heartwarming holiday tradition that brings Dickens' classic tale of redemption to life.

Make it Yourself Monday — Terre Vici

1-9 p.m. — Elevator CoWarehousing Community — Registration required — Create your own jewelry with a variety of charms, gems, and beads for holiday gifts and personal accessories.

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy

7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Ticket prices vary — Laugh along with the disenchanted princesses as they reclaim their stories in this hilarious musical.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in rhymes, songs, and playtime for babies aged 0-18 months.