🌱 MLK Day Celebration Held Virtually + Youth Shelter Demand High

Des Moines IA

16 January, 2022

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Happy Monday, Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Des Moines today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 32 Low: 24. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: The city of Des Moines will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Jan. 17; city buildings will be closed, but the collection of garbage, recycling, and yard waste will not be delayed. The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be held virtually. Jill Wells, the artist behind the mural Future at the Evelyn K. Davis Center, will be giving the presentation at the event. (Press Release Desk)As the winter has rolled in, YSS has seen a high demand at youth homeless shelters in Des Moines. Having open beds is now a concern, despite earlier fluctuations. The Des Moines City Council has put together a three-part plan to ensure that citizens could get help under any weather circumstance, which passed, though not every council member was on the same page. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)Polk County is adding drive-through COVID testing sites for Central Iowans as the omicron wave spikes. The first such site is to open on Monday in the parking lot of the county's Riverplace center, on Des Moines' north side at 2309 Euclid Ave. The site is to be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, including weekends. (Des Moines Register) From our sponsor: Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Des Moines: Free Skating at Brenton with Donation of Food/Clothing Items - Des Moines City Hall (12:00 PM) Full Moon Snowshoe Hike - Des Moines City Hall (5:30 PM) From my notebook: A City Council special meeting ended in crosstalk and interruptions Friday morning as council members adjourned as one council member tried to present a motion and attendees shouted. The special meeting was held to address the city's response to cold weather events and how it assists people who are homeless during the current weather amnesty. (Instagram) The Des Moines Police Department expressed their condolences and mourned the death of Chief Michael German, an officer at Prairie City. German died in the line of duty. (Facebook)Find your next home in Des Moines with the latest area property listings. (Des Moines Patch) 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 see you soon. — 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.