Redistricting Maps + Restaurants Reflect On The Pandemic

Des Moines IA

16 September, 2021

6:04 PM

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Rise and shine, Des Moines! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know 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: Possible light rain in the afternoon. High: 79 Low: 59. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency has released its first proposal for new congressional and legislative districts to reflect Iowa's population changes from the 2020 census. Redistricting occurs every 10 years after the national census has been finished. The redistricting maps were delivered to the House and Senate on Thursday. The deadline for the new maps to be approved is Dec. 1. When approved, the new maps will take effect during the 2022 election. (kwwl.com)Des Moines restaurants are reflecting on the pandemic's past 18 months and fighting through adversity with the help of their community. While several federal and state programs helped many small businesses survive the turmoil of the past 18 months, customers coming through the front door is the main way to help them thrive. One restaurant owner in West Des Moines said she was overwhelmed by the support of her customers early on in the pandemic. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 64 new COVID-19 deaths in the last week. (KCCI Des Moines) A local coach battling cancer receives donations, words of encouragement, and gifts from a rival school. (KCCI Des Moines) Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with the many events happening at the Des Moines Public Library. (Des Moines Register) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Des Moines! Today in Des Moines: World Food & Music Festival 2021 - Downtown Des Moines (11:00 AM) Friday Flicks: McFarland, USA - Urbandale Public Library (1:00 PM) The Gospel at Colonus - Pyramid Theatre Company (6:00 PM) You can get your local business featured in this spot for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Katarina Betterton