Urbandale announced this week that it would move trick-or-treating to Halloween night next year. According to a news release from the city of Des Moines, other cities that are considering the move ...

Beggars' Night began in Des Moines about 80 years ago to curb violence and vandalism that had become an annual issue on Halloween night in the city and its suburbs. In addition to trick-or ...

The news comes in the wake of Party City’s announcement that it had a disappointing Halloween season in its brick-and-mortar stores. The company said a helium shortage contributed to the ...