Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
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🎭 Culture
The Iowa State Fair announced that Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart and rising country star Lainey Wilson will perform on Aug.
14 and Aug. 16 during the 2026 fair from Aug. 13 to 23, with tickets available on sale starting Dec. 12 at iowastatefair.org.
🏛️ Government
Iowa law allows selling used mattresses if sellers clean them properly and disclose any issues (unsanitary conditions may lead to legal action).
Buyers are advised to check the condition before purchase.
Des Moines metro nurses at four UnityPoint hospitals voted on unionizing with Teamsters Local 90 from Dec.
7-10, but 251 challenged ballots remain under review by the NLRB, leaving the result pending. The initial counts were 871 in favor and 666 opposed.
🎉 Des Moines Events
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
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.
Christmas Sports Singles Mixer
6-9 p.m. — Vibes Kitchen & Bar — Entry + 1 free drink — Mingle with fellow singles in a festive sports-themed atmosphere, complete with fun icebreakers and holiday vibes.
The Outreach Project
1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community resources including meal sites and shelters.
Russian Conversation Club
1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in light-hearted conversations while practicing or learning Russian with community members.
Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
1-3:30 p.m. — Knapp Center — $10-$40 — Witness an exciting basketball showdown between the Drake Bulldogs and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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