Abusive Mother Arrested + FedEx Freight Employees Demand Change

Des Moines IA

15 September, 2021

6:09 PM

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Good morning, Des Moines! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in town today. 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: 87 Low: 65. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: A Des Moines mother was arrested after witnesses captured a video of her abusing her son at a gas station. Des Moines police took the mother into custody on Sunday. They say the child, who has autism, is now in the care of the Iowa Department of Human Services. The child's mother is charged with child endangerment and two counts of assault. (KCCI Des Moines)Des Moines FedEx Freight employees want change after experiencing three chemical spills in two months. During one spill, several employees went to the emergency room. Employees say the first, and perhaps most serious spill happened at the facility on July 7. Employees say a worker inadvertently punctured a bulk container of formic acid, which, according to its safety data sheet, can cause difficulty breathing, nausea, coughing, and more depending on the mixture of the chemical. (KCCI Des Moines)A Des Moines nonprofit's finances are called into question ahead of a crucial vote on a tiny house village for the homeless, but the nonprofit claims to be in good financial shape. (desmoinesregister.com)The Iowa Environmental Council will hold its annual fundraiser, focussing on clean water, on Sept.16, with a satellite location in the Iowa Great Lakes. (exploreokoboji.com) Lewis Central sophomore Ethan Eichhorn continued his dominant season on Sept. 14 at the 47th Ton Karpan Cross Country Invite in West Des Moines. (The Daily Nonpareil) 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: How to find your true calling - September Discussion Group - Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (8:00 AM) Civil Service Commission Meeting - City of Urbandale - City Hall (9:00 AM) 3rd Thursday at Hoover's: Little Fashionista on the Prairie - Urbandale Public Library(6:00 PM) Music in the Garden: Jason Walsmith - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (6:00 PM) All Urbandale Reads 2021 Book Discussion - Urbandale Public Library (6:30 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot for just $79/month? Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. - Katarina Betterton