CA Man Arrested In Windsor Heights + Blank Park Zoo Vaccinations

Des Moines IA

22 September, 2021

5:15 PM

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Up and at 'em, Des Moines! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening 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: 76 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Federal officials have arrested a man suspected in a California double killing. Joshua Wells, 29, was arrested in Windsor Heights near a family member's home. Wells was wanted for the Sept. 4 shooting deaths of Maricela Honorato and Juan Guizar-Gutierrez in Long Beach, California. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)The Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is going to begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 in a few weeks. The first 40 doses of the two-dose Zoetis vaccine will go to the most high-risk animals like lions and tigers. The zoo says the vaccine appears to be safe and is adapted from the human COVID-19 vaccine to work on animals. (KCRG) Late-night bakery Insomnia Cookies has confirmed its plans to open a downtown Des Moines location. (Des Moines Register) A police investigation is underway after a car crashed into Woody's Sports & Karaoke Bar in Des Moines. (KCCI Des Moines) Latest polls show incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley leads Rep. Abby Finkenauer among the likely voters in the 2022 midterm elections by 55 to 37 percent. (KCRG) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Des Moines: YPC September Happy Hour - Young Professionals Connection (5:30 PM) Thursday Night Movie: In the Heights - Urbandale Public Library (6:00 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot for just $79 per month? Click here to get started. That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.