🌱 AMVETS Robbed + 2022 Legislative Session + Missing Man Found

Des Moines IA

11 January, 2022

9:45 PM

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Good day, people of Des Moines! Sean Peek here with the latest edition of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Partly Cloudy. High: 44 Low: 28. Here are the top stories in Des Moines today: AMVETS Post 2, a nonprofit that works with nearly six hundred local Des Moines veterans, was robbed and vandalized. Video surveillance recorded two thieves and a dark-colored Jeep missing a tail light leaving the scene. Des Moines Police are asking anyone with information to contact them. (KCCI Des Moines)The 2022 Iowa Legislative Session has officially kicked off in Des Moines. The two most important issues being legislated are the ongoing labor shortage and the childcare crisis resonating throughout the state. Governor Kim Reynolds will meet with legislators today as part of her 'Condition of the State' address, which will be at 6:00 PM. (KIMT 3)A missing Des Moines man has been found and returned to his family! 80-year-old Gilberto Lopez was found by Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh manager, Ted Jones, while in the grocery store. Des Moines Police have a program called Loved Ones Safe and Together (L.O.S.T), to help families with people suffering from Alzheimer's. (KCCI Des Moines) From our sponsor: 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: Amnesty Day! At Pleasant Hill Public Library (All Day) Music And Movement At The Urbandale Public Library (9:30 AM)Creative Kids Craft At The Pleasant Hill Public Library (4:00 PM)Adult DIY: Dressing & Marinade At TheUrbandale Public Library (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Des Moines Police share their appreciation to our community for helping them locate the recent missing man. (Facebook)The US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa notifies our community of an impending winter storm likely to hit Friday. Stay tuned for more updates. Stay Warm! (Facebook)Des Moines Public Schools has sent a reminder that the deadline to enroll in the virtual campus for the 2022 - 2023 school year is this Friday. Click to learn more and to register. (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 all caught up for today! See you 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.