🌱 DMFD Chief On Warming Centers + Give Blood For SuperBowl Tix?

Des Moines IA

06 January, 2022

5:35 PM

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Welcome back, Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started. Here's everything worth knowing in Des Moines today. First, today's weather: Cold with more clouds than sun. High: 12 Low: 9. Here are the top 3 stories today in Des Moines: As Iowa is facing a cold front with subzero temperatures, Des Moines Fire Department Chief John TeKippe spoke on the importance of warming centers. In a video interview, TeKippe reminded residents that these centers are simply a place to warm up; anyone who needs a place to stay should seek out a homeless shelter. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)The Iowaska Church of Healing on 27th Street uses Ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic drug common in North and South American indigenous traditions, in its ceremonies — and the IRS is denying the church's tax-exempt status because of it. Because Ayhuasca contains DMT, a banned substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, the IRS maintained in its defense statement that the church's "activities are illegal under federal law and violate public policy," and that Iowaska is not an organized church that operates exclusively for exempt purposes. (KCCI)The American Red Cross blood donation supply is critically low, and the organization has found a unique way to incentivize donors: a chance to win Super Bowl tickets. Anyone who gives blood or plasma at Des Moines' next two drives, taking place on Jan. 13 and 14, are eligible for the drawing. (Des Moines Patch) From our sponsor: Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Des Moines! Today in Des Moines: Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical - Des Moines Community Playhouse (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Classes at Des Moines Public Schools started two hours late yesterday. The delay was due to two factors: a forecast for wind chill temperatures as low as -20 in the morning and the likelihood of bus delays due to staffing shortages. (Facebook)One year after the U.S. Capitol riot, six Iowa residents are among the more than 700 people who have been charged thus far. (Facebook)Time to return to the office? Some major Des Moines employers think it may be too soon to go back. (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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.