🌱 2 Jailed For Child Neglect + Ankeny Police Ask For Help

Des Moines IA

03 February, 2022

3:05 PM

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Happy Friday, Des Moines! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 24 Low: 2. Here are the top 3 stories in Des Moines today: Just after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, residents on Northwest Westwood Drive reported hearing gunshots. While Ankeny officers couldn't find the shooter's vehicle, neighbors provided video of the vehicle. Now, police hope to identify the shooter through the video. (KCCI Des Moines) Theresa Marie Gruetzmacher of Des Moines was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness after allegedly assaulting her Waukee boyfriend. On 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the 600 block of N.E. Horizon Drive in Waukee responded to a report of "an unknown problem" and made contact with Gruetzmacher and the male victim. (theperrynews.com) 26-year-old Teta Barley and 25-year-old Kuley Karlar are in jail after a 3-year-old boy in their care suffered second-degree burns. The toddler had burns on his genital area, buttocks, thighs, and feet. He is now recovering in a hospital in stable condition. (KCCI Des Moines) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Des Moines: Storytime Explorers - Urbandale Public Library (10:00 AM) Story Sprouts - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:30 AM) 2022 YPC Kick-Off Party! - Young Professionals Connection (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Des Moines Public Schools showcased a hands-on morning at Central Campus and the Skilled Trades Academy. Students worked with local contractors, building a demonstration wall that will be used to learn electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC, and drywall throughout the semester. (Instagram) Iowa State Fair thanked the Iowa Soybean Association for the recognition of the hard work of staff, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and loyal Fairgoers. (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! See you tomorrow 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.