'Thank The Donor' Program + Teen Charged With Sexual Assault

Des Moines IA

21 September, 2021

5:51 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, 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: 71 Low: 46. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: A new program called "Thank the Donor" allows blood donors to know who they help when donating blood. The program was started by LifeServe Blood Centers that has one location housed in Iowa. Recipients can choose to send the donor a message, and there have been about 100 donors so far that have received one. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Des Moines man charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Eighteen-year-old Parieon Davis is an acquaintance of the girl, according to police. The victim's mother is speaking out to warn other parents and inform them that it's never the victim's fault. (KCCI Des Moines) F&G, a Des Moines-based insurance company, has surpassed $2 billion in institutional markets in the first year and hopes to continue the momentum into 2022. (The Audubon County Advocate Journal) Des Moines Art Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibition titled "Central American" on display until Jan. 23, 2022. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library will host a virtual Zoom event focused on college essay writing that will take place on Oct. 7. (Des Moines Register) 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. You can get your local business featured in this spot in the Des Moines Daily for just $79/month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Katarina Betterton About me: Katarina loves to read and write. Her hobbies include cooking her grandmother's recipes, learning new languages, and crafting. She and her husband live with their mutt, Ledger, and Shiba Inu, Mikasa, who are both way too cute for their own good.