🌱Cubs Owner Gives $600K In Bonuses + Iowa School Staff Shortages

Des Moines IA

04 January, 2022

4:03 PM

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Happy Wednesday, people of Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Des Moines today. First, today's weather: Windy and much colder. High: 12 Low: -3. Here are the top 3 stories today in Des Moines: Outgoing Iowa Cubs chairman and owner Michael Gartner gathered the team's 23 full-time employees for a big surprise: bonus checks to the tune of $600,000. The money came from profits from the recent sale of the team, and Gartner and his associates wanted to share those profits with staff members. Everyone, including the club's custodian, got a check — $2,000 for every year they had been working with the Cubs. (crestonnews.com)Staffing shortages remain one of the biggest challenges for Iowa schools in the 2021-22 school year. As of Jan. 3, there are at least 128 full-time openings for teachers and administrators in central Iowa; this number jumps to 290 openings when factoring in special education associates and support staff. (Axios)Des Moines police are searching for the driver in a fatal Monday morning hit-and-run. According to eyewitnesses, a large truck struck a pedestrian who was crossing the road near Pacific Highway South and South Kent Des Moines Road. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Des Moines Police Department. (The Seattle Times) 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: Family Storytime - Des Moines Public Library (10:00 AM) From my notebook: Test your knowledge at Des Moines Parks and Recreation's virtual trivia night. (Facebook)This week's roller coaster of temperatures continues as another cold spell enters Iowa. (Facebook)Thanks to a generous grant from the Principal Foundation, museum hours at the Des Moines Art Center are now extended to 7:00 PM each Friday. (Instagram) 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 all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.