🌱 Des Moines Toys For Tots Success + 1st Pediatric COVID Shot

Des Moines IA

09 November, 2021

3:21 PM

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Happy Wednesday, people of Des Moines! Here's what's happening today in Des Moines. First, today's weather: Cloudy with afternoon rain. High: 56 Low: 41. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Des Moines 10-year-old Alexander Wardell is the first to receive a COVID pediatric dose at Blank Children's Hospital. The Biden administration is working to increase the nation's supply of pediatric doses and nearly 300,000 children under 12 have received their first dose. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)Firefighters and volunteers spent the day assembling 40 bicycles that the department bought for the Toys for Tots campaign. There are 20 boys' bikes and 20 girls' bikes. (KCCI Des Moines)Amazon launched its daily air cargo service at the Des Moines International Airport early Tuesday morning. (KCCI Des Moines) Preview Des Moines events this week, including Junie B. Jones in "Jingle Bells Batman Smells" at The Playhouse, "The Cake" at the Stoner Theater, and the North Pole Craft and Vendor Show at Adventureland Inn in Altoona. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Des Moines: Drake Neighborhood Association November Meeting (7:00 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 Wednesday! I'll see you around. 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.