Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Polk County will inaugurate a new welcome center for immigrants and refugees, providing a comprehensive hub for employment, housing, and education by the end of 2025. KCCI
- ➤ Des Moines initiates its first-ever citywide housing strategy to enhance living conditions, calling for public input via a survey. KCCI
- ➤ Red Oak Fire Chief advises Iowans to plug space heaters directly into outlets to prevent fires, highlighting general fire safety tips as winter begins. Radio Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imports from major trading partners like China, Mexico, and Canada could negatively impact U.S. agriculture, especially affecting Midwest farmers' export markets. Iowa Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Education allocates $3.5 million to distribute book packs to every first grader to enhance their reading skills at home. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ President-elect Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer for publishing a poll incorrectly predicting Kamala Harris would win Iowa. Iowa Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa dietitian Taylor Grasso uses social media to promote 'approachable nutrition' and intuitive eating, drawing from her personal recovery from an eating disorder. The Des Moines Register
SHOP NEWS
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Candlelight Holiday Concert
This festive concert features a live string quartet performing beloved holiday music in a beautifully candlelit venue.
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Candlelight Holiday Special: The Nutcracker and More
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical journey featuring classic holiday pieces performed by Listeso String Quartet in the beautifully ambient World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
Experience the enchanting Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show featuring classic holiday music and stunning multimedia effects at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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A Christmas Carol at Stoner Theater
Experience a live performance of the classic holiday tale 'A Christmas Carol' by the Iowa Stage Theatre Company at Stoner Theater in Des Moines.
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WB25 Four-Day Acting Workshop for Grades 5-7
This four-day play session allows students in grades 5-7 to audition for roles, learn blocking, create backdrops, and perform for family at the end.
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I Spy: Winter Adventure for Children
Children can search for winter-themed pictures in the youth area of the library to earn a prize.
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JT's Slapshot New Year's Puck Drop Hockey Tournament
A competitive hockey tournament taking place in West Des Moines, Iowa, featuring a 5x5 format for various age divisions.
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Not Quite New Year's Eve Celebration with Not Quite Brothers
Enjoy an evening of live music from Central Iowa's growing cover band, Not Quite Brothers, known for their eclectic setlist and vibrant performances.
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Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup at Des Moines Public Library
Participants can pick up a free art kit to create entries for the first ever Tiny Art Show at the Des Moines Public Library, with submissions due by January 10th.
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New Year's Eve Goodie Bag Distribution
Children can collect a New Year's goodie bag at the Central youth desk while supplies last.
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