Events for March 23, 2026

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Justin Young Art Exhibit

West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

Trout Release at Terra Lake

Johnston Terra Park

Join the Johnston Parks Department and the Iowa DNR as they release trout into Terra Lake on Monday, March 23, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Join the Johnston Parks Department and the Iowa DNR as they release trout into Terra Lake on Monday, March 23, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths, the History, the Players

West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is March 26th, so what better time to learn about Iowa's rich baseball history? Please join us for How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths, the History, the Players presented by John Liepa. Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins, the early history and evolution of the game, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity.