🌱 Val Air Ballroom Renovations + Vaccine Clinics

Des Moines IA

06 February, 2022

5:32 PM

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Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your brand-new edition of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 38 Low: 24. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: When renovations on the Val Air Ballroom are completed, Sam Summers, the new owner, predicts attendees will see "a little bit of everything" in the eventual line-up. There are plans to completely update the venue with new electrical, plumbing, and sprinklers as well as install ADA-appropriate accessibility options such as an elevator. They also plan to add additional bathrooms and HVAC and want to mitigate the noise coming from the venue as performances. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) The Filipino-American Society of Iowa hosted a vaccine clinic on Saturday in Des Moines.The group has hosted several vaccine clinics, with an emphasis on serving Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The Filipino-American Society of Iowa will hold another free vaccine clinic on Feb. 26. (KCCI Des Moines) The Clive Community Services building reopened on Monday night after a fire destroyed the building. The shelves are stocked with food and other services have been able to resume. Up until this point, volunteers were serving clients in the parking lot. (KCCI Des Moines) 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: Baby Bounce - Urbandale Public Library (9:00 AM) Toddler Time - Urbandale Public Library (9:50 AM) Preschool Storytime - Urbandale Public Library (10:45 AM) Regular Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Des Moines protesters are calling for negotiations to ease Russia-Ukraine tensions. Meanwhile, Iowa National Guard announced 250 soldiers are headed to Poland. (Facebook)Dog Mom Forever is an Iowa family-owned business that continues to donate a portion of all sales to Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa! This business was started by Tyler, a teenager, and his supportive family to make a difference. Order today from his available cost-effective adorable t-shirts, tanks, mugs, bags, hats, and many with color options! (Facebook)The Des Moines Children's Museum's guest reader, Holly Hook, YMCA Youth Program Coordinator, will be sharing about the Walnut Creek YMCA's STEAM Youth Enrichment Programs by reading a book and doing an activity with kiddos on Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all 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.