🌱 Ankeny Gets New Senior Center + 1st Female Bishop Ordained

Des Moines IA

19 December, 2021

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Happy Monday, Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 37 Low: 17. Here are the top 3 stories today in Des Moines: A new community center in Ankeny will offer fitness equipment, basketball courts, an indoor track, and more to residents. The new Albaugh Family Senior Community Center will open to the public on Tuesday, and while the center caters to seniors, it will offer activities and amenities to all residents. The site will also serve as a Polk County senior center on weekdays, offering services such as meals, activities, and health clinics. (Des Moines Register)The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa has ordained Betsey Monnot, making her the first female bishop to serve the Diocese of Iowa. The ceremony was hosted Saturday at the Lutheran Church of Hope, where more than 150 people participated in the service. Monnot will lead her first Sunday Eucharist as bishop this weekend at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral. (KCCI Des Moines)A West Des Moines woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting her boyfriend during an argument about a cell phone. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Westown Parkway early Saturday morning and arrested 37-year-old Jenna Rae Christensen. The suspect was charged with second-offense domestic abuse due to a previous domestic abuse conviction by the Boone County District Court in February. (theperrynews.com) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part 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: City Council Meeting At Des Moines City Hall (5:00 PM) Book Discussion Group At Pleasant Hill Public Library (7:00 PM) From my notebook: As winter break arrives for Iowa schools, district leaders are trying to determine whether or not to lift mask mandates for the upcoming semester. (Facebook) The Ballet Des Moines held its final production of The Nutcracker for the holiday season. (Facebook) The Des Moines Public Library has compiled a list of books similar to today's most popular titles to keep you occupied while you wait for your chance to read the latest bestseller. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.