Bicyclist Dies After Crash + School Mask Mandate Protest

Des Moines IA

20 September, 2021

4:46 PM

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Happy Tuesday, Des Moines! Here's everything going on around 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: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 47. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: A bicyclist is dead after being struck by vehicle in Urbandale. 55-year-old Eric Christopher Lindberg of Des Moines was riding on Meredith Drive around 7:15 a.m. Sunday when he was hit. Police say the accident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed. (KGAN TV)About 20 parents and students gathered outside the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines holding signs that read "parental choice." The group was protesting the school district's mask mandate and want the right to choose if their children wear masks in school to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. (KCCI Des Moines)Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival is happening Sept. 25-26, 2021 in Western Gateway Park and will feature art exhibits, food, and musical performances that celebrate the positive influences of Latinos on Iowa and its communities. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) The Iowa Environmental Council announced its goal to reach 100 percent clean energy by 2035. (KGAN TV) A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for 41 Iowa counties, including Polk County, yesterday with the possibility of damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado. (KCCI Des Moines) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Des Moines! Today in Des Moines: FREE WEBINAR | "Italy's Great Artists: Donatello" (10:30 AM) Johnston Farmer's Market - Urbandale Community Bands (11:30 AM) You can get your local business featured here for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. - Katarina Betterton