🌱Proposed Des Moines Redistricting Hearing + Lovejoy Locked Down

Des Moines IA

30 November, 2021

9:35 PM

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Good morning, people of Des Moines! Katarina Betterton here with the latest Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 60 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: Des Moines City Council members listened to comments from residents last night about the proposed redistricting maps for Iowa's capital city. The Council reviewed several ward maps proposed by city staff during their meeting, but would not review a map proposed by Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald, to the disappointment of residents who attended. There will be another public hearing prior to ordinance adoption, scheduled for Dec. 20. The city must submit all redistricting materials to the Secretary of State's Office by Jan. 3, 2022. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Yesterday was Giving Tuesday, and Des Moines metro nonprofits made the most of this charitable "holiday." Local organizations like Community Youth Concepts say the annual drive is helping make up for revenue lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in donations also leads to increased awareness and volunteerism, all of which can ultimately help nonprofits advance their causes. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) On Tuesday afternoon, Lovejoy Elementary School in Des Moines was placed on a temporary lockdown after reports of a shooting on SE 9th Street. No victims or injuries have been reported. (WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather)A 300-degree immersive training room located in the new Polk County Sheriff's headquarters is the home of VirTra 300, a high-tech new training tool for the county's deputies that simulates real-life crime scenarios. (KCCI Des Moines) The Iowa Attorney General's Office has wrapped up a six-year project to address untested sexual assault evidence kits throughout the state. The project tested more than 1,600 previously untested sexual assault kits, which resulted in four criminal charges and two convictions. (KCCI Des Moines) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Des Moines: Music and Movement - Urbandale Public Library (9:30 AM) Monthly Board Meeting - Downtown Neighborhood Association (7:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 13) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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.