🌱 Omicron Detected In Polk County + Social Media School Threats

Des Moines IA

17 December, 2021

10:04 PM

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Good day, people of Des Moines! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny; breezy, colder. High: 31 Low: 17. Here are the top stories today in Des Moines: The Polk County Health Department announced a case of the COVID-19 omicron variant detected in Polk County Friday. Since then, the state announced 18 omicron cases in 7 counties.Polk County Health officials said the first detected case in Polk County occurred in a vaccinated individual over the age of 18. (KCCI Des Moines)Invest DSM is looking to attract people to the Dogtown Bussiness District this winter through a light show they are putting on. Amber Lynch, the executive director of the organization, said this light show is being called Dogtown Chromatic. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)School districts are learning of an anonymous, nationwide threat against schools that is being shared on social media platforms. The general threat toward all U.S. schools declares Friday, Dec. 17, as "American School Shooting Day." The posts warn about the possibility of nationwide shootings or bomb threats associated with this day. (KCHA News) Today in Des Moines: Wreaths Across America At Des Moines City Hall (All Day) Beaverdale Holiday Lights Contest At Beaverdale Neighborhood Association (5:00 PM)Never Before Scene - High Energy Improv Comedy At Teehee's Comedy Club (7:00 PM) Tonic Sol-fa Shake Up Christmas Tour At Hoyt Sherman Place (7:30 PM) From my notebook: The Des Moines Police is continuing to work collaboratively with DMPS in response to a nationwide social media post regarding school violence this week. While the posts are non-specific to location, the department will remain vigilant in its efforts to provide safe school campuses in the community. (Facebook)A change in effect at all middle and high schools is meant to improve safety for students and staff while creating more accountability for those who engage in fights. Read a message from Superintendent Dr. Thomas Ahart about the need for community support to improve student behavior and a new policy to respond to fights between students. (Facebook) The former Des Moines Social Club complex could be in the hands of new owners again soon. A group with a vested interest in the property has proposed buying it for $2.3 million. The deal comes after a $3.1 million deal with a Kansas City-based developer fell through. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Never Before Scene - High Energy Improv Comedy (December 18) Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Des Moines Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! — 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.