Crowd Protests Police-Involved Shooting + Pop-Up COVID Memorial

Des Moines IA

10 October, 2021

1:28 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 63 Low: 48. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Several dozen people gathered at 12th and Walnut streets Friday night to "hold the Des Moines Police Department accountable" for a shooting that took place last week. On Tuesday, a Des Moines police officer shot multiple rounds at a 35-year-old woman who was allegedly wielding a knife. As of Thursday, the woman was still hospitalized and in critical condition. (Des Moines Register) On Friday, Science for Safe Schools and the Disability Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party held a pop-up COVID-19 memorial at Iowa State Capitol. Nearly 7,000 white flags were placed on the Capitol lawn, each one dedicated to Iowans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Citizens were able to write down the names of lost loved ones on each flag, similar to the installation on the National Mall. (KGAN TV) A staffing shortage among child care providers is affecting Des Moines metro families with working parents, who are struggling to find daycare centers with sufficient capacity and capabilities for their needs. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)Local teacher Nate Evans from Des Moines Christian Middle School, who already offered free desks to students who had to learn from home during the pandemic, gave away free books and bookshelves this weekend "to promote education at home and at school." (KCCI Des Moines) One Des Moines woman's vision has fed thousands in the local Latino community with door-to-door donated food delivery and a weekly food pickup at the west entrance of Franklin Jr. High. (KCCI Des Moines) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Des Moines: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (11:30 AM) Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (11:00 PM) Preschool Storytime - Urbandale Public Library (10:45 AM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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.