🌱Clive Dancers At Macy's Parade + Iowa DPS' New I-Crime Database

Des Moines IA

19 November, 2021

2:43 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and not as cool. High: 53 Low: 33. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: A local dance team is making big moves. The Iowa CATS Dance Company, based in Clive, is scheduled to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. The dancers are excited to represent their home state and showcase their talent alongside 600 other performers from across the country. (KCCI Des Moines)Iowa public safety officials have released a new crime database to improve the use and transparency of their data. Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) unveiled a new online interactive I-Crime database to improve law enforcement agencies' abilities to report data to the state's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Those wishing to access the portal can do so through the Iowa DPS website. (KMAland)Holiday traditions, including The Holiday Promenade, are finally returning to the Des Moines metro area. (KCCI Des Moines)Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and rock band Chicago are coming to Des Moines Civic Center in the spring. (desmoinesregister.com)Watch a timelapse of the Dico demolition in downtown Des Moines. (desmoinesregister.com) Today in Des Moines: SCRUB Event - Des Moines City Hall (7:00 AM) Weekend Guided Tour - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (11:00 AM) The Kids Café Angel Tree at Outlets of Des Moines (11:00 AM) Outlets of Des Moines Annual Tree Lighting (4:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox Monday with a new update. 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.