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Des Moines
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross reported that nearly 600 home fires have affected over 2,000 residents this year, and it is urging Iowans to check working smoke alarms as indoor activities increased during the holidays — a spike linked to winter risks. Radio Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The State Historical Society of Iowa is partnering with Ancestry.com to digitize nearly one million government records & enable easier family research over the next 12 to 18 months. Iowans can access the archives via a complimentary institutional account or a paid subscription. Radio Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monday’s Powerball drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, though over 12,000 Iowa tickets earned prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000, including a near miss at Kwik Star (Newton). Today, the jackpot is set at an estimated $1.25 billion as the Iowa Lottery gears up for the drawing. The Des Moines Register
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Effective today, GreenState Credit Union will stop allowing penny withdrawals by rounding cash-back totals down to the nearest dollar when cashing checks. Remaining pennies will be deposited into members' savings accounts at its nine Des Moines-area locations. KCCI
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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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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.
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The Outreach Project
1-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community resources including meal sites and shelters.
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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.
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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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Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with a new hands-on art activity every week for all ages and skill levels.
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Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Cost info not provided — Laugh along as Snow White and her friends redefine their story in a must-see musical comedy.
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Baby Rhyme Time
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in a delightful mix of rhymes, songs, and stories designed for caregivers and babies up to 18 months.
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Dome for the Holidays
5-9 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — Adults $17, Children (2-12) $11 — Experience a dazzling display of lights and joyful festivities in a tropical oasis.
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NAMI Family Support Group
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free of cost — Connect with others in a supportive environment for loved ones of individuals with mental health conditions.
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Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets required — A hilarious reimagining of classic princess tales with Snow White and her disenchanted friends setting the record straight.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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