🌱 Board of Supervisors Pay Increase + Water Works Buys Seeder

Des Moines IA

02 February, 2022

3:40 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Des Moines today. First, today's weather: Turning sunny and cold. High: 12 Low: -2. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday morning to receive a 4% increase in pay for the upcoming fiscal year. These members include Des Moines officials. The pay increase will go into effect at the start of the fiscal year on July 1. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) Last week, Des Moines Water Works announced that it was planning to purchase a seeder to increase the area with cover crops. The goal of this project is to improve surface water quality in Des Moines and the surrounding area. The project will cost around $600,000. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)The overall amount of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations are down in Des Moines and the state of Iowa. In addition to this data, the Iowa Department of Public health reported 156 additional COVID deaths on Wednesday. These deaths occurred between Oct. 20 and Jan. 27. (KCCI Des Moines) From our sponsor: Hey Des Moines, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Des Moines: Family Storytime At Urbandale Public Library (10:45 AM) Houseplant Hike At Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (5:30 PM) Plan and Zoning Commission Meeting At Des Moines City Hall (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Bitter cold weather will remain across the region into the late work week with another Wind Chill Advisory in effect through this morning. Wind chill values between -20 to -30 degrees are expected across portions of northern and west-central Iowa during this time. Make sure to dress warmly if you go outside! (Facebook) IowaDOT is reporting scattered slick spots in northern Iowa. This is due to strong north winds blowing snow across some roadways. Be alert if out traveling and check ahead on conditions at http://511ia.org. (Facebook) The city of Des Moines is surveying residents on what they'd like to see the city do with nearly $95 million in pandemic relief money. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Best of Both Worlds: Mike O'Keefe (February 4) The New Retirement Savings Webinar (February 15) Add your event 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.