Man Fractures Infant's Legs + Gov. Considering Border Deployment

Des Moines IA

26 September, 2021

8:09 PM

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Get on up, Des Moines! Let's get this Monday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around Des Moines 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: 91 Low: 62. Here are the top stories in and around Des Moines today: Keith Barnette Jr., a Des Moines resident, has been arrested for child endangerment after he fractured both legs of a 5-month-old infant, police say. Barnette, the baby's sole caretaker, stated in a phone interview that he became frustrated with the baby and "pulled him harder than intended," almost causing the child to fall off a bed and injuring him in the process. The suspect is currently being held at the Polk County Jail on a $10,000 bond. (KCCI Des Moines)Governor Kim Reynolds is still considering whether to deploy Iowa State Patrol officers and public safety personnel to the U.S. border with Mexico to aid law enforcement and border security efforts. In July, nearly 30 officers from the Iowa Department of Public Safety worked a two-week border security stint in Texas with the goal of disrupting criminal activity and aiding humanitarian efforts. As of Sunday, Governor Reynolds is still evaluating the possibility of deploying Iowa personnel to the border again. (The Audubon County Advocate Journal)Des Moines police have seized and impounded the vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run on Thursday at Southeast 14th Street and Kenyon Avenue. (KCCI Des Moines)A recent poll shows that half of Iowans object to a state law banning mask mandates, a 4 percent increase since the poll was last taken in the spring. (Des Moines Register) Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival kicked off in Des Moines this weekend with music, food, art and culture displays, and even chances to win scholarships. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Today in Des Moines: Urbandale Public Library Foundation Board Meeting (5:00 PM) Social Committee Meeting - Young Professionals Connection (5:30 PM) Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees (5:45 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 Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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 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.