🌱 15-Year-Old Hip Hop Hopeful + Police Spending Approved

Des Moines IA

19 October, 2021

4:08 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 71 Low: 47. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: Shae Bae, 15, is a Des Moines teenager looking to break through male-dominated hip-hop industry. She has struggled with dyslexia and bullying; however, she's found a way to deal with it through music. Shae Bae hopes that her small recording studio in her home will get her into the industry. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)The city of Des Moines unanimously approved a multi-million-dollar loan to the Des Moines Police Department Monday night. The $2 million loan would replace some of the old equipment that DMPD already has and uses, while $534,000 would go toward new stun guns and more than $1.7 million would cover the cost for new body cameras. (KCCI Des Moines)Single mom Sonni Oxford gives a big thanks to Hilltop Tire Service for prioritizing "the safety and well-being" of her and her children "before their own profit." (KCCI Des Moines)In the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Dough Co. Pizza is a solid choice with its delicious new spin on jalapeño poppers pizza. (Axios)Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Des Moines: Amnesty Day! - Pleasant Hill Public Library (12:00 AM) 2021 International Borlaug Dialogue (9:00 AM) Pre-School Storytime - Pleasant Hill Public Library (10:30 AM) Access Advisory Board - Des Moines City Hall (12:00 PM) Creative Kids Craft - Pleasant Hill Public Library (4:00 PM) Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting (5:30 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business here in the Des Moines Daily for just $79/month? Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're into 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.