🌱 Double-Bank Robbery Suspect + 2nd Avenue Bridge Renovation

Des Moines IA

08 February, 2022

2:24 PM

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Welcome back, Des Moines! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Des Moines. First, today's weather: Breezy and cooler. High: 41 Low: 19. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: The Des Moines Police Department is asking for help identifying a bank robbery suspect wanted in two January bank robberies. The banks involved were Metro Credit Union in the 100 block of University Avenue and the Central Bank in the 3400 block of Ingersoll Avenue. Though the suspect indicated he was armed, no employees or customers were injured in either robbery. (KCCI Des Moines) Des Moines is pursuing a $10 million plan to renovate the 2nd Avenue Bridge over the Des Moines River and replace the bridge over Birdland Drive. Construction is set to start this spring and finish in the fall of 2023. The council also approved a $206,000 Homeland Security grant for the Des Moines Police Department, with funds going towards DMPD's Ordinance Detection Task Force. (KCCI Des Moines) Jasper County has denied Des Moines airport's request for $500K for a new terminal. Supervisors agreed the federal stimulus money should be for the local taxpayers. (Newton Daily News) From our sponsor: Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Des Moines: Clifford The Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: Meet the five adorable Iowa puppies who appear on Puppy Bowl ahead of the Super Bowl. (Facebook) The Des Moines Metro Opera is introducing its 2022 OPERA Iowa troupe! Over the next couple of months, the talented artists will prepare and present masterclasses, aria concerts, classroom workshops, and more. (Instagram) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! 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.