Des Moines Nursing Shortage + New Adventureland Rides

Des Moines IA

08 September, 2021

5:40 PM

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Welcome to the debut edition of the Des Moines Daily! Your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Des Moines? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 56. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: A study released by the Iowa Board of Nursing indicates the demand for nurses in the state is high and the nursing shortage is widespread. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, 94 percent of nurses report some level of burnout since the pandemic began. (KCCI Des Moines)Adventureland recently announced its plans to remove three rides while adding 10 new ones in 2022. Park officials indicated the Raging River Ride, where a deadly accident occurred earlier this summer, will not be removed. (KCRG)Des Moines police confirm that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday morning and "excessive speed" was a significant factor in the deadly motorcycle crash. (KCCI Des Moines) Working moms may help Iowa restaurants recover from worker shortages. (KCRG) The demolition of the former Dico site is making great progress in the City of Des Moines. (Press Release Desk) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Des Moines: Civil and Human Rights Commission Meeting (4:30 PM) Deaf Awareness Month Informational Fair (5:00 PM) Oak Park Family Night at Blank Park Zoo (5:30 PM) Music in the Garden: Gina Gedler - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (6:00 PM) 2021 Adult "All Iowa Reads" Author Visit: Nickolas Butler (7:00 PM) Feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Katarina Betterton