🌱 Roosevelt HS Goes Under Lockdown + Carjacking Causes Crash

Des Moines IA

07 February, 2022

4:06 PM

Description

Get on up, Des Moines! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 50 Low: 30. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: An attempted carjacking at a gas station in Des Moines ended with a crash into a pillar at the station. Cory Copley assaulted the driver of the car as he attempted to steal it, causing the driver to crash the car. The driver was taken to Methodist Medical Center and Copley is facing multiple charges. (KCCI Des Moines) On Monday morning, Roosevelt High School was under a brief lockdown. A threatening call made to the school caused students and faculty to be locked down. Police officials determined that the threat was not credible and students were able to return to their normal proceedings. (KCCI Des Moines) On Friday night, Des Moines Playhouse premiered their rendition of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. The play will run through Feb. 20, with performances at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets range from $29 to $47 and masks are required to be worn during the performance. (Little Village) Today in Des Moines: Afterschool Fun: Get Crafty At Urbandale Public Library (4:15 PM) Virtual: Diversity & Culture Committee Meeting (5:30 PM) Family Storytime At Urbandale Public Library (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Temperatures are expected to be generally warmer this week with temperatures in the 40s and even some 50s across the southwest half of the state. (Facebook) Des Moines Art Center hours are now extended to 7 p.m. each Friday. This increased accessibility has been made possible by a generous grant from the Principal® Foundation. (Facebook) Des Moines Public Schools is excited to have Avenue Scholars Foundation as a partner. The program begins at Roosevelt High School in the 2022-23 school year and expands to all DMPS high schools over the next two years, helping students identify, prepare for and enter high-demand careers. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Lovesick Comedy - Valentine's Day (February 14) 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 around. — 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.