🌱 Sheumaker Defeats Gray + Polk Co. To Open A Sobering Center

Des Moines IA

03 November, 2021

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Happy Thursday, Des Moines! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 39. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Indira Sheumaker had defeated incumbent Bill Gray by 542 votes for Ward 1 (which covers much of the north and west sides of the city). She defeated the other candidate Marcus Coenen by 1,594 votes. Sheumaker became interested in the city council while organizing and participating in racial justice movements last year with the Black Liberation Movement. She said she wants to make sure she isn't intimidating in her new role. (Iowa Public Radio)Polk County leaders want to open a sobering center for people facing addiction in the metro, Angela Connolly, chairperson of the county board of supervisors, said. County officials are working with Broadlawns Medical Center and other partners to identify a location and funding sources. (Axios)Des Moines Public Schools will be governed by an all-female board. (Business Record)Most workers at Deere & Co. have rejected a contract offer that would have given them 10% raises and decided to stay on strike. (ABCNews)Parlor Pizza Joint opens in the Beaverdale neighborhood this Friday. (Axios) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Des Moines: Teen Volunteer Orientation - Urbandale Public Library (4:30 PM) Terrariums - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (6:00 PM) Shrek The Musical (7:00 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) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Add your event That's it for today! I'll see you soon. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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.