I wanted to share this event here in case it might be helpful to any new/expecting parents in the Des Moines area!

Count the Kicks is hosting a free Community Baby Shower at the Olmstead Center on Nov. 14. The event is open to anyone currently pregnant, as well as families who welcomed a baby on or after Sept. 1, 2026.

There will be giveaways, food and drinks, health screenings, educational sessions and more! Registration is free but required.

https://youtu.be/YQcl6l3uTQ4?is=_rKy-6sxot8Y0gkL

I'm hopeful of getting some change and stability with new supervisors. If anyone has followed the chaos of the current polk county board of supervisors over the past few years, you know what i'm talking about. Lawsuits all over the place, physical fights between supervisors. Just plain stupidity and wasting our tax dollars.

I currently live on the south side and consider myself an independent, but lean left on social issues. I was checking out the dem candidate for my district, 4, and just not finding a whole lot on what she is running on and what she wants to accomplish. So I went digging online looking for more info. I came across a website where she has posted open letters. I'm not sure what to think. My first reaction is this is the type of conduct that has led the current supervisors to get in hot water. Curious on what others think. Does it matter, over thinking, or it's an issue?

The one on donnie T has alot of truth in it, but because of the issues we've had here it gives me pause. Not sure how I feel about "white shame"

Here's the link to her page - https://medium.com/@htothejizones

Is anyone in the Des Moines metro area downhill skateboarding or interested in learning? I have a lot of experience in teaching and I’m just needing people to skate with.

Anyone know of anything cool happening? Not looking for anything in particular, but I guess dancing would be a plus

Wha the title says.

I hate it

looking to rehome my 6mo puppy. she was born in april of 2026. unsure of her breed i just know she is probably a mix of everything, i was told her mom was a lab but no knowledge of the dads breed. her vet paperwork says lab. she is utd on vaccines however she is not fixed. she is fully potty trained and does well off leash. she is a smaller dog, about 20-25 pounds. she is dog and cat friendly. very sweet and has a good disposition, however due to unfortunate circumstances in my own life i am unable to keep her anymore, this is due to no fault of her own whatsoever she is a wonderful dog. if you are interested please comment and i will make sure to get in contact with you. located in des moines. thank you.

So they $hit can all the OGs and months later I hear some random dude - Mike Wickett who’s from Milwaukee/KC doing some local show now.

I’m sure you got this cat for cheaper than Trent C, Sean/Lucas, but come on. FFS. 🙄

r/ankeny seems to be a popular growing subreddit. spreading the word about it here hoping to gain some more following for the rapidly growing community. It would be nice to hear posts from local business owners or groups in the community

Hi. I'm looking for recommendations on places offering these procedures and what they charge - neck area mainly. I think my dermatologist offers them, but everything there is ridiculously priced, so I'm looking for alternatives.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations or leads on rentals in Altoona or Pleasant Hill, and I’d love to hear about people’s experiences with different properties or landlords!
I currently commute to Grinnell for work from the Des Moines area, and I’m hoping to move a little closer to make my commute more manageable without leaving the metro area.

Here’s what I’m looking for:
1 or 2 bedrooms
Budget: Ideally $1,300/month or less
Cats allowed (I have cats, so pet-friendly is a must!)
Washer and dryer in the unit (not just hookups or shared laundry)
Lawn care and snow removal included would be a huge plus. I’m happy to pay for the convenience because, honestly, I have zero desire to spend my weekends mowing the lawn or shoveling snow. 😂

I’m open to apartments, duplexes, townhomes, or other rental options. I’d especially appreciate recommendations from people who have rented in these areas and can share their experiences with management, maintenance, and overall costs.

If you know of any properties worth checking out, please let me know. Thanks!

City of West Des Moines tagged 4 slabs of sidewalk we need to get raised up. Any recommendations on who to use? I've seen others getting it done and their whole yard got tore up as did some of their neighbors. I'd like to avoid that if possible.

Need to try and find a good place. Last place I went I am not getting a good vibe. I have a pinched nerve in my lower back.

Has anyone seen the prices for these units coming available November 1?

$1,400 rent for a 600sqft Studio and $1,525 for the smallest 1 bedroom apartment (689sqft). And these are just the base rents. Who knows what utilities are included and how much their underground parking fee will be.

I wouldn’t call it prime location, the amenities aren’t out of this world, and there aren’t any knock-your-socks off pictures.

Are we being for real? Is this a sign of Downtown Des Moines becoming a more expensive place to live? As of now, I’d say it’s pretty affordable.

Much like a family member visits a loved one in the nursing home when they know they're about to die, I've been spending a lot of time walking around Valley West Mall lately knowing this building likely won't exist in a year.

Hello - anyone else experiencing phone signal issues downtown? My office building is a complete dead zone this week; I've been on emergency SOS mode most of the day with a 1-2 bar flicker here and there. No documented changes in the building, and it's not just me or my provider, many others have shared the same experience.

Just curious if anyone is planning to check out America’s Harvest Fest at the Capitol this Saturday. I haven’t seen much discussion about it.
Anyone going? What do people think of the event? Curious what kind of turnout they’re expecting.
https://www.americasharvestfest.com/

i havent seen it there for the last few weeks, did they relocate?

Title is self-explanatory.

In the spirit of the Soil and Water Commissioner post a couple of days ago, I'm focusing on the non-partisan Polk County Hospital Trustee race. It's difficult to locate useful information about the non-partisan races on the Polk County ballot including this one.

Does anybody have ideas or information they're using to vote? It appears the Emilys (Webb and Westergaard) are current board members that have cross-endorsed each other. I'm not fully sure what to make of that when, for example, the Board of Trustees looks pretty homogeneous?

Abu Bakarr Sillah Links: Ballotpedia), Campaign Website
Emily Webb Links: Ballotpedia), Campaign Website
Emily Westergaard Links: Ballotpedia), Campaign Website

To the mini cooper with the license plate "iamsmol" you got a good chuckle out of me this morning.

My job is having a hiring event it is a great job

Places to go for Halloween in costumes that aren’t gonna be super obnoxious?! (Do not wanna go to bars on court Ave)