🌱 Teacher Dismissed After Using Racial Slur + Authors Series

Des Moines IA

17 February, 2022

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Hello again, Des Moines! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Des Moines Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Des Moines Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Des Moines long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny; breezy, milder. High: 47 Low: 12. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: A Goodrell Middle School teacher has been dismissed after being accused of using racist language. The School Board approved the teacher's retirement request after the incident. The retirement of the anonymous teacher starts on June 2 but they will take sick leave until then. (KCCI Des Moines)Authors are getting ready to visit Des Moines for the Public Library's "Authors Visiting Des Moines" series. The five authors announced were Brad Meltzer, Angeline Boulley, Amanda Montell, Lauren Groff, Jason Mott, and an additional local author panel. These events will take place between March and May. (WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather) Solidarity Microfinance, a Des Moines nonprofit, received a $300,000 grant from Bank of America to help refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs. The bank stated they chose Solidarity Microfinance because of their commitment to advancing racial equity. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) 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: Storytime Explorers At Urbandale Public Library (10:00 AM) Dome After Dark At Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (6:00 PM)Ward Davis At Lefty's (11:00 PM) From my notebook: Bad news Des Moines travelers: Even as travel ramps back to near pre-pandemic levels, some airlines are cutting back service at The Des Moines Airport. Delta is dropping a nonstop route and Southwest is reducing service on its nonstop flight to Las Vegas. (Instagram) A message from the US National Weather Service in Des Moines Iowa has some welcome news: "Expect warmer temperatures and sunny skies to return across most of the area this weekend!" (Facebook) Three cheers for Des Moines! Be sure to visit the Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your next visit. (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 You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.