Good morning, Des Moines.

The Holiday Hullaballoo in Clive, Iowa, featured a variety of festive activities including breakfast with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, and a snowball fight room.

Police are investigating the non-suspicious death of a man found near the Des Moines River, determining the scene to be safe.

St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines rings its bells in solidarity with the global celebration of Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening after a five-year restoration due to a fire.

Iowa State football fans exhibit immense excitement as their team approaches the Big 12 Championship, presenting a historic win opportunity and local businesses anticipate increased patronage.

Annual Holiday Teas at Terrace Hill

Guests can enjoy a festive tea service and hors d’oeuvres in the beautifully decorated historic setting of Terrace Hill during the annual holiday teas event.

24th Annual Santa Party Benefit

A family-oriented event featuring activity stations for kids, food and drinks, photo opportunities with Santa, and auction items to raise funds for those in need.

Wine & Watercolor Painting Class

Participants will enjoy a guided painting session with step-by-step instruction while sampling wine and light snacks.

TechBrew:AM Networking Event in Des Moines

This event features coffee, networking, and a tech discussion led by Jason Katcher, VP & CIO at ITA Group, at West End Architectural Salvage.

Community Resource Outreach Event

The Des Moines Public Library will host an event to connect residents with vital community resources, including meal sites and support services.

NOLA Holiday Show Featuring NOLA Jazz Band

Experience the NOLA Jazz Band live at Des Moines' renowned jazz club, showcasing an evening of vibrant and festive music.

Breakfast with Santa at The Tea Room

Families can enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa, complete with stories, photos, and goodie bags, in a beautifully restored setting in downtown Des Moines.

Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball HOSTS K-8 Character Education Day

K-8 students from across Iowa will gather at The Knapp Center for CHARACTER COUNTS! Day, engaging in character education activities alongside the Drake Women's Basketball team.

Christmas with C.S. Lewis: A Journey from Myth to Meaning

The event explores C.S. Lewis's transformation from atheism to Christianity through his meaningful Christmas experiences shared with J.R.R. Tolkien and American guests in England.

Baby Rhyme Time Session

A weekly program featuring rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and infants aged 0 to 18 months.