🌱 DMPS Shorter Summer Breaks + Chapelle 'Untitled' Tour

Des Moines IA

24 October, 2021

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Happy Monday, Des Moines! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Low clouds. High: 52 Low: 37. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: The district of Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is considering shortening summer breaks. Some changes include more days off to observe additional religious holidays, the removal of a dedicated time period for parent-teacher conferences, and a mid-June end to the school year. While the district says these changes reflect on the diverse community that makes up DMPS, some parents fear changing the flow of the school year could bring more stress on working families to find child care. (KCCI Des Moines)Comedian Dave Chappelle will perform at Wells Fargo Arena next month as part of his "Untitled" documentary tour. The documentary was released in June and follows Chappelle during the pandemic as he performs outdoor comedy shows in rural Ohio. Tickets for the Nov. 9 show will go on sale Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)A newly painted mural on First Avenue is catching residents' attention. (Newton Daily News) Police have identified a Des Moines man killed in a Friday shooting as 21-year-old Kalvyn Roy Kline. (KCCI Des Moines) The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity 2021 Homeownership Program application deadline is fast approaching. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) 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: Creepy Crafts Drop-in - Urbandale Public Library (9:00 AM) Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees (5:30 PM) Book Discussion Group - Pleasant Hill Public Library (7:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. 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.