Black- And Brown-Owned Business Incubator + Warmer Fall Temps

Des Moines IA

14 September, 2021

6:01 PM

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Morning, people of Des Moines! It's me again, , your host of the Des Moines Daily. 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: 83 Low: 61. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: The developer of a planned mixed-use building in one of Des Moines' most diverse neighborhoods is looking to create a retail center that features Black- and brown-owned businesses. Some of the new space would also house a nonprofit Black- and brown-owned business incubator, which will work to educate budding entrepreneurs. The building would also have 32 apartments, with 51% of the units reserved for renters earning 80% or less of the area median income. (Des Moines Register) Data shows that September is the second-fastest warming month in Des Moines, which is just behind December. Climate Central data also shows Des Moines sees roughly nine more above-average days in the fall now compared to 50 years ago. The organization says warmer fall temperatures bring about different public health risks including pollen allergies, worsening air pollution, heat-related illnesses and mosquito-borne disease. A warmer fall can also mean an extended period of haze and wildfire smoke. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)As of Wednesday, Sept. 15, Des Moines public schools will reinstate the mask mandate. (dmschools.org)Des Moines Police Department announce an arrest made in regard to the weekend homicide that left a 42-year-old woman dead. (KCCI Des Moines) Des Moines police say a man stabbed his stepbrother a dozen times after a dispute about laundry. (KCCI Des Moines) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Des Moines: Access Advisory Board - Des Moines City Hall (12:00 PM) Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - City of Urbandale City Hall(5:30 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot for just $79/month? Click here to get started. Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.