🌱 COVID-19 Cases Down + Search For Missing Man

Des Moines IA

31 January, 2022

3:36 PM

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Get on up, Des Moines! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on in town today. First, today's weather: Colder; breezy in the morning. High: 31 Low: 7. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: According to new information released by The Iowa Department of Public Health, COVID-19 cases in the state and in Des Moines are down in the last seven days. The state's 14-day positivity rate decreased from 24% to 22.9%. In addition, the number of patients primarily hospitalized with a COVID-19 diagnosis dropped from 57% to 43%. (KCCI Des Moines) Police are looking for any information about a man who went missing on Jan. 25. Matthew Ryan O'Dell is a 46-year-old Des Moines resident who was last seen driving a gray 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Authorities say he has a pre-existing medical condition and currently may be without his medication. (Des Moines Register) After two siblings were arrested for the August shooting of a Des Moines man, police are now searching for a third. On Saturday night, Jasmin and Jonathan Bautista were arrested after a traffic stop in West Des Moines and charged with first-degree murder. Police are now searching for a third person who either may have information about the death of Javier Wilson-Moncada or was directly involved. The DMPD released a video of the suspect in order to get additional information from the public. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) From our sponsor: Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts. Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here. Today in Des Moines: Urban Design Review Board At Des Moines City Hall (7:30 AM) Toddler Time At Pleasant Hill Public Library (10:30 AM) LEGO At Urbandale Public Library (4:15 PM) From my notebook: Snow chances for today in Iowa will be highest in southeast Iowa where light to moderate snow is possible. Much heavier accumulations are forecast for our neighbors in Missouri and Illinois. (Facebook) Last Sunday was the fifth Botanical Blues of the 2022 season. Next Sunday will feature a performance by Scott Eggleston! (Facebook) Complete the online community and leadership profile survey by Feb. 11 to share your thoughts on the goals, needs, and priorities of West Des Moines Community Schools and the desired characteristics of the next superintendent. Take the survey and learn more at discover.wdmcs.org/superintendent-search. (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 Tuesday! 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.