School Mask Mandate + Fire Destroys Multiple Townhomes

Des Moines IA

17 September, 2021

5:13 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Des Moines! Here's everything worth knowing today in Des Moines. 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: 66. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: West Des Moines joined metro school districts Des Moines and Urbandale when board members voted Thursday to require all students and staff to wear masks starting Monday. Members made the decision in a special meeting after a federal judge blocked Iowa's law preventing schools from making mask mandates. School board President Lonnie Dafney said she'd received hundreds of emails expressing opinions both for and against masks. (Des Moines Register)Multiple townhomes were destroyed Friday in an overnight fire in Windsor Heights, leaving two people injured. According to the Windsor Heights Fire Department, four townhomes were destroyed in the fire. Crews have yet to determine where the fire started or what caused the flames. The Clive Fire Department, Urbandale Fire Department, West Des Moines Fire Department, Waukee Fire Department, and Norwalk Fire Department assisted at the scene of the fire. (KCCI Des Moines)The Iowa Department of Corrections confirms an inmate has died from COVID-19 complications. (KCCI Des Moines)The "Center @ Sixth" retail project is expected to revitalize the 6th Avenue corridor by bringing in new businesses and creating jobs for locals. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)Johnston and West Des Moines reported damage to school and public restrooms Friday due to students and other individuals participating in a TikTok trend that encourages theft. (Des Moines Register) Today in Des Moines: MEGA SCRUB Event - Des Moines City Hall (7:00 AM) SCRUB Event - Des Moines City Hall (7:00 AM) 2021 Mayor's Annual Ride and Run - Friends of Des Moines Parks (8:00 AM) Southridge Estates Community Garage Sale - 802 E County Line Rd (10:00 AM) Capitol Park clean-up - Capitol Park Neighborhood Association (10:00 AM) The Original Wailers at the World Food & Music Festival - Downtown Des Moines, Western Gateway Park (8:30 PM) You can get your local business featured here for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Katarina Betterton