🌱 DSM Sees 12th Homicide of 2021 + Puppy Mill Dogs Adopted

Des Moines IA

14 November, 2021

4:09 PM

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Morning, people of Des Moines! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 38. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: An 18-year-old man was shot and killed at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and E. University Avenue early Sunday morning. A second victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition. The incident marks the 12th homicide in Des Moines this year. (Des Moines Register)A Des Moines man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty in four separate cases. Malik Mandujano will serve a mandatory minimum term of 45 years after taking a plea deal that followed charges of murder, theft, and intimidation. The most serious charge against Mandujano is for the August 2017 murder of 19-year-old Noah Campbell. (Des Moines Register)A man was arrested this weekend after he sent sexual messages to an undercover FBI agent posing as a 14-year-old, Des Moines police say. (KCCI Des Moines)Saydel High School in Des Moines was forced to cancel classes Friday due to staff shortages resulting from a combination of COVID-19 cases, daycare problems, and unfilled positions. (KCRG) The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reported that 60 dogs have already been adopted after being rescued from a local puppy mill. (KCCI Des Moines) 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: Coffee & Craft - Pleasant Hill Public Library (11:00 AM) City Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall (5:00 PM) November New Member Meet-Up - Young Professionals Connection (5:30 PM) 2021 Adult "All Iowa Reads" Author Visit: Nickolas Butler (6:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you around. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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.