🌱 Al-Anon Attendance Drops + DMACC Donates Laptops To Refugees

Des Moines IA

18 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 and colder. High: 32 Low: 26. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: During the pandemic, multiple studies in the U.S. have shown a spike in alcohol consumption, including an increase in binge drinking. At the same time, the Des Moines chapter of Al-Anon, a support group for relatives of alcoholics, has seen attendance drop. Group members reported that as meetings were canceled and/or made virtual, fewer people showed up. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, help is available: find meeting information for Iowa Al-Anon or discover resources from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)Des Moines Area Community College is donating 50 laptops to Afghan refugee families across central Iowa. Said interpreter Nabi Mohammadi, "We will make sure these computers go to those who have signed up for a class, for English class, or for college and we'll make sure that we are putting a good use for these computers." Over the last year, DMACC has also donated over three hundred laptops and iPads to students in need. (KCCI Des Moines)A Des Moines chiropractor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse of children. In 2020, Joshua Hanisch lost his chiropractic license after being accused of sexually abusing six minor female clients as young as seven years old. In addition to his jail sentence, Hanisch will also spend the rest of his life as a registered sex offender. (KCCI Des Moines) Today in Des Moines: February LifeServe Blood Donation Drive - Outlets Of Des Moines (10:00 AM) Learn On Saturdays - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:30 AM) Family Skate Date - Des Moines City Hall (12:00 PM) BIAS Presents: The Return Of Alien Head Emoji - Teehee's Comedy Club (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Summer classes at Des Moines Playhouse are now open to the public for registration! Camps include The Lightning Thief, The Bad Guys, and Dog Man, to The Magic Tree House, My Weird School, favorites from Roald Dahl, and more. (Facebook)According to the US National Weather Service, chances of rain and snow return on Monday in Des Moines. (Facebook)Congratulations to McCombs Middle School's Michael Tarin, who is being honored as the middle school wrestling coach of the year! (Instagram) 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. 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.