🌱 West Des Moines Family Saved + 17th & Forest Victim Dies

Des Moines IA

10 November, 2021

3:12 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Increasingly windy. High: 52 Low: 33. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: A West Des Moines family escaped their burning home early Wednesday morning after a passerby pounded on their door to wake them. Someone walking by could see the flames coming from the backside of the home and ran to the front door, pounding on it to alert the residents inside. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. (WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather)A Des Moines teenager who was shot over the weekend has died, police say. The Des Moines Police Department did not disclose the identity of the 15-year-old male in its update. The shooting happened at the intersection of 17th and Forest and is being treated as a homicide. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)The City of Des Moines invites participation in the third community meeting designed to gather input on the first phase of planning for the new North Side Community Recreation Center. (Press Release Desk)A survey asks Des Moines residents how they want to improve downtown. (KCCI Des Moines)Des Moines mayor Frank Cownie reflects on attending UN Climate Change Conference in Scotland. (KCCI Des Moines) 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: Public Art Committee Meeting - City of Urbandale - City Hall (12:00 PM) Civil and Human Rights Commission Meeting (4:30 PM) Family Fun: DIY Popcorn Spice Mixes - Urbandale Public Library (6:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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.