🌱 Porter Named First Female Fire Chief + Random Shots Fired

Des Moines IA

15 October, 2021

3:47 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny and breezy. High: 63 Low: 42. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: Norwalk's Fire Department is making history by hiring the city's first female fire chief. Jennifer Porter has served as the city interim chief since May, but she's been with the Department for 13 years. Porter replaces Ryan Coburn. He resigned earlier this year after a drunk driving arrest. (KCCI Des Moines)Police in Des Moines arrested a woman accused of grabbing a gun that wasn't hers and randomly firing several shots out of a car window early Friday. Sophia Garcia, 23, was arrested in the incident. Police said the shooting happened around 2 a.m. Friday after Garcia left a downtown Des Moines bar with a man she met that night, and he showed her a handgun he keeps in his car. The man told police he had begun driving when Garcia unexpectedly grabbed the gun and began firing out her window. (U.S. News)The old French Way Cleaners building on Euclid Avenue in Highland Park is in the midst of a historical renovation that, when complete, will house a brewery and restaurant. (KCCI Des Moines)A Des Moines Public School teacher was fired for refusing to wear a mask. (KCRG)One person's complaint to the city of Des Moines is forcing the Sweet Tooth Community fridge to relocate. (ABC17) 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: SCRUB Event - Des Moines City Hall (7:00 AM) UNCF's Virtual Empower Me Tour Midwest! (9:00 AM) Family Pumpkin and Gourd Painting - Urbandale Public Library (3:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16) You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. 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.