🌱 Iowaska Denied Tax Exemption + Iowa Regents Reconsider SAT/ACT

Des Moines IA

07 January, 2022

2:32 PM

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Up and at 'em, Des Moines! Let's get this Saturday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: Breezy and not as cold. High: 34 Low: 12. Here are the top 3 stories today in Des Moines: A church in Des Moines is having trouble obtaining its tax-exempt status due to its use of psychedelic drugs. The Iowaska Church of Healing offers tea containing Ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic drug that contains DMT, during its ceremonies. Because of this, the IRS has stated that Iowaska is not an organized church, nor does it operate exclusively for exempt purposes. (KCCI Des Moines)Once the gold standard in college admissions, the SAT and ACT have become optional at many educational institutions. Currently, these tests are optional in Iowa due to the ongoing pandemic. However, the Board of Regents will vote next Wednesday on whether to make this a permanent change. (kwwl.com)A new family entertainment venue has popped up in West Des Moines. Spare Times Des Moines officially opened on Thursday morning on Jordan Creek Parkway. In addition to bowling, the venue also offers arcade games, laser tag, and escape rooms. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Today in Des Moines: Iowa Diecast Toy Show 10th Anniversary Event - Elwell Family Food Center (9:00 AM) From my notebook: Due to cold weather, two Nomi Health COVID-19 testing sites were forced to shut down on Friday. (Des Moines Register)Last Jan. 6, Des Moines resident Doug Jensen reportedly participated in "Storming the Capitol" because he was "trying to fire up this nation" and is "all about a revolution."(Instagram)The Hy-Vee Hall RV One Show at the Iowa Events Center will be running through tomorrow, Jan. 9. The event features the best prices of the year, free parking, and a bounce house for kids. (Facebook) 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! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.