🌱 Carbon-Free Electricity Update + Dave & Buster's Coming To DM

Des Moines IA

10 February, 2022

4:56 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Des Moines today. First, today's weather: Breezy; an afternoon shower. High: 43 Low: 8. Here are the top 3 stories today in Des Moines: One year ago, the Des Moines City Council unanimously voted to reach 100 percent carbon-free electricity in the Capital city by 2035. Now, the city council cites the 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report as a big motivator to cut greenhouse gases in Des Moines in the January 2021 report. Des Moines City Council member Josh Mandelbaum says that each climate report continues to reiterate the need for action. (WHO13)Lorilei Baker, a psychotherapist in West Des Moines, spoke at the Capitol in opposition to the bill House File 2309. The bill would prevent transgender girls from competing in sports that align with their gender identity and instead join the boys' teams. Baker stated that she was "concerned" about bills like this one and the negative impact on young transgender individuals, noting that "between 30 and 50 percent of trans youth will attempt suicide in their lifetime." (Iowa Starting Line)Dave & Buster's is officially coming to West Des Moines. Jordan Creek Town Center confirms it has signed a lease and construction will start this summer. The arcade and restaurant are set to open in the spring or summer of 2023. (KCCI) 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: Story Sprouts - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:30 AM) Classic Cinema: An Affair to Remember - Urbandale Public Library (1:00 PM) Dome After Dark - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Don't miss Hope Animal Rescue's event this Sunday at Pet Supplies Plus, where you'll be able to meet lots of adoptable pups. (Facebook)Des Moines Playhouse introduces each "suspect" of their cast of "Murder on The Orient Express," playing now through Feb. 20! (Facebook) Lovejoy students donated a large amount of food and provisions for the school food pantry, which is a joint effort with the Food Bank of Iowa. (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 That's it 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.