Hit & Run + Extended Pandemic Relief For Foster Youth

Des Moines IA

24 September, 2021

2:04 PM

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Rise and shine, Des Moines! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, September 25 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing 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: Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 54. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Des Moines police are asking the public for help locating the owner of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian before the suspect fled the scene. A 41-year-old was crossing the street when he was hit, and he is now hospitalized with serious injuries. The vehicle was reported as a dark-colored Chrysler 300. (KCCI Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Human Services extended its pandemic relief for Iowa foster youth and alumni. The extension includes a $500 payment to anyone under the age of 27 who previously received a pandemic relief payment this year. (KCCI Des Moines) Mark Babcock, a 52-year-old organist and choirmaster at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, started a new carillon bell tradition in Des Moines. (News-Press Now) Many Hands Thrift Market, operated by nonprofit organization Many Hands for Haiti, will open its fourth store in Des Moines this fall. (Des Moines Register) In Nov., Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) will offer an on-demand ride program through a smartphone app in Ankeny. (Des Moines Register) Today in Des Moines: Shed Sale Donations (No Contact-Drop Off) - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (8:00 AM) Midwest Local Vendor Market - Outlets of Des Moines (10:00 AM) Flu Shot Clinic - Outlets of Des Moines (11:00 AM) Cruise Into Fall Car Show - Outlet of Des Moines (11:00 AM) Back-to-School with American Sign Language! - Urbandale Public Library (3:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) Add your event That's it for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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.