🌱 Polk County Votes On $65 Million Bond + DMACC CNA Scholarship

Des Moines IA

01 November, 2021

8:24 PM

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Hey, Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 47 Low: 27. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Polk County voters will have a $65 million decision to make on Tuesday. They'll decide on the new Water and Land legacy bond, of which the majority of the funds will be invested into water quality. The $65 million bond will be broken up into four parts: $25 million will be spent on water quality, $20 million will go into parks, $10 million for trails, and $10 million on land preservation. (KCCI Des Moines) DMACC just began accepting scholarship applications for new students who enroll in the college's CNA program at any of DMACC's six campuses and the Southridge Center. The new CNA Scholarship is open to the first 100 students who apply and qualify. It will cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books for the 75-hour, three-credit certification. The scholarship's estimated value is $700. (theperrynews.com)The National Pork Producers on Monday kicked off its annual "give a ham" challenge to encourage Iowans to donate pork to local food pantries. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Waukee district pulled LGBTQ-themed books from libraries, including "All Boys Aren't Blue," "Gender Queer," and "Lawn Boy." (KCCI Des Moines)The Future Ready Perry Pathways Breakfast, held on Oct. 28 at the Hotel Pattee, recognized high school students and staff who participate in the DMACC at Perry VanKirk Career Academy Pathways Program. (theperrychief.com) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Des Moines! Today in Des Moines: Afterschool Fun: LEGO - Urbandale Public Library (4:15 PM) Family Storytime - Urbandale Public Library (6:30 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Lovesick Comedy (November 6) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 8) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. 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.