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Des Moines
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ IPR published a review that tracks Iowa's top news stories of 2025 — from tax cuts to local policy debates — detailing each month’s key events that affected our community. The retrospective offers a timeline to help readers recall how decisions and issues shaped our year. Iowa Public Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Airlines is adding two daily flights between Des Moines and Chicago's O'Hare Airport in February, raising the total to five daily flights. Tickets are available (via the airline’s website) for purchase now. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The late Carl Moyer's multimillion-dollar car collection, including nearly 40 prized vehicles, will be auctioned in Florida on Jan. 17. His family hired Mecum Auctions and shipped most cars from his Ankeny garages to Kissimmee after finding upkeep too difficult. KCCI
- ➤ Collective Artistry owners Arina Soda and Julio Moreno are inviting local artists to join their shop to build a shared creative space for community art, and they said they plan to host events that highlight local talent. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Iowa folk duo Wearly Ramblers discussed their song 'Pretty Lights of Denver' in an interview where Kathryn Severing Fox and Chad Elliott explained how their musical chemistry drives their creativity. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New state law will bar EBT cards from purchasing sugary foods such as soda and candy and restrict prepared foods effective Jan. 1. Stores in Iowa are posting signage to help customers adjust to SNAP rules, and Gov. Kim Reynolds says the change aims to promote healthy eating. KCCI
- ➤ Ten Iowa entities, including Johnson County and UI's Division of Sponsored Programs, will receive state grants of up to $1 million for opioid prevention and treatment; Johnson County will use its funds to expand its Mobile Integrated Health program, announced Tuesday and funded from opioid settlement money, to reduce misuse. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa heart expert at MercyOne-Iowa Heart Center warned that shoveling snow during the deadliest week for heart events increases risks and advised residents to take breaks or hire help for snow removal (even cold exposure can restrict blood flow). Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa State University psychology professor Alison Phillips explained that research shows 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail quickly because they do not align with self-identity—she advises setting a steady routine with enjoyable, realistic habits to boost success. Radio Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Clark is set to return as a guest on New Heights, the popular podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce. The new episode drops today at 6 p.m. Iowa time, and Clark, a West Des Moines native and lifelong Chiefs fan, previously discussed her rookie season. 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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Sweez Live Performance with Dangus
9 PM – 3 AM — Locals Bar & Stage — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with Sweez and special guest Dangus.
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19th Annual Land Investment Expo
8 AM — Iowa Events Center — Registration details available online — Explore land investment opportunities with industry experts at this must-attend event.
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Tie Blanket Workshop
10 AM – 4 PM — Mainframe Studios — Ticket required — Create your own cozy fleece blankets and pillows in a fun, community-driven atmosphere.
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Drop-In Tech Help
2-3 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free service — Get assistance with your electronic devices at the library's drop-in tech help session.
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The Outreach Project
1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with community advocates for resources including meal sites, shelters, and support services.
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Olivaya Dream: Stretch Series
6:00-6:45 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Registration opens December 1st — Experience gentle stretching and reconnect with your inner calm in this weekly hybrid class.
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AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
2-10:30 p.m. — Iowa Methodist Medical Center — $225 — Enhance your fetal monitoring skills with this comprehensive course tailored for healthcare professionals.
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2026 Iowa Pork Congress
Wed, Jan 21 8 AM – Thu, Jan 22 2 PM — Iowa Events Center — Check for admission details — Celebrate the pig industry's contributions with business insights and networking opportunities.
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming.
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The Outreach Project
1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with local organizations for resources and support in the community.
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Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
~ Banksy
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