🌱 State Wrestling Tournament Begins + Body Cameras On Police

Des Moines IA

16 February, 2022

4:30 PM

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Good morning, people of Des Moines! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: A bit of morning snow. High: 20 Low: 7. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: Wrestling fans from all over Iowa are visiting Des Moines to spectate one of the biggest high school tournaments in the nation. The Iowa state wrestling tournament started on Wednesday morning at Des Moines' downtown Wells Fargo Arena. The loaded day of action concluded with championships for all weight classes. (KCCI Des Moines) The Polk County Sheriff's Office proposed a new plan for Des Moines and all area officers to wear body cameras. They are the last local department without body cameras for the entire department, though some deputies wear them when working in the jail. The cameras could cost up to $800,000. (KCCI Des Moines)The 9-year-old boy who saved his family from a fire in their mobile home received a special honor. Last month, Juan Gomez woke up in the middle of the night and alerted his parents and siblings of a fire in their home. They were all able to evacuate safely. On Tuesday night, in a special ceremony, Gomez was honored by The Saylor Township Fire Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office, where he received a special plaque and a PlayStation 5. (KCRG 9) From our sponsor: Hey Des Moines, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Des Moines: Baby Bounce At Urbandale Public Library (9:00 AM) Plan And Zoning Commission Meeting At Des Moines City Hall (6:00 PM)Walker Hayes At Saenger Theatre Mobile (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Polk County Board of Supervisors and Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel presented a check for over $561K at Tuesday's Des Moines School Board meeting. (Facebook) Remember - a little ice and snow any day can impact the roads in a big way. Today in Des Moines there will be some impacts in the southeast. Slow down and stay safe!(Facebook) The holiday cacti at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are continuing to bloom! Did yours bloom at home? (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: BIAS Presents: The Return of Alien Head Emoji - Comedy Show (February 19) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) 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 Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.