🌱 Iowa COVID Cases Spike + Des Moines Family Loses Parents

Des Moines IA

03 January, 2022

4:35 PM

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Good morning, Des Moines! I'm Sean Peek, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less. First, today's weather: Breezy with sunny intervals. High: 35 Low: 7. Here are the top 3 stories today in Des Moines: The Iowa Department of Public Health recently released its first COVID-19 report of 2022. Though positive tests have spiked by 37 percent since the last report, hospitalizations are down slightly from 773 to 768. Of those hospitalized with the coronavirus, nearly 80 percent are unvaccinated, and 83.5 percent of intensive care patients with COVID-19 are unvaccinated. (KCCI Des Moines)Five local children lost their father on Friday after a car crash, just months after their mother passed away during childbirth. Bazirake Kayira and his family, refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, moved to Des Moines two years ago. Eugene Kiruhura, their pastor at Shalom Covenant Church, has organized a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and to provide support for the children. (KCCI Des Moines)A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with a Friday night incident in West Des Moines, in which he allegedly assaulted the mother of his infant child. Tyree Marcel Sutton, 26, reportedly struck the victim to the face twice with a closed fist, in the presence of their son. Sutton fled the scene and was suspected of fleeing to New Jersey, according to court records; however, he was located Sunday evening at a residence in Des Moines and taken into custody. (theperrynews.com) Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Des Moines! Today in Des Moines: Imagination Station Drop-In Activities - Valley Community Center (9:30 AM) From my notebook: A new Iowa law allows food delivery apps to offer alcohol— but restaurants don't typically receive information about third-party delivery customers, raising concerns about underage drinking. (Axios)The Des Moines Police Department announced that the impounded vehicle auction scheduled for Jan. 6th has been canceled and rescheduled for Feb. 3rd. (Facebook)Celebrate Iowa's 175th birthday with these virtual displays commemorating the state's past. (Axios) 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 You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.