🌱 Police Chase Ends In Arrests + Four Shot Sunday Morning

Des Moines IA

21 February, 2022

4:55 PM

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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: A little icy mix in the a.m.. High: 26 Low: 2. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: A police chase that started in Norwalk and ended in Des Moines concluded with a crash and two people arrested. Brittany Loftin, who was the driver and was also in possession of narcotics, and Luis Castillo were both arrested. Castillo also had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest for a sex offender registry violation. (WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather) Des Moines is now one step closer to a final recommendation for a recreation center to be built on the city's north side. Five community public forums, hosted by Des Moines and Chicago-based architecture firm Latent Design, took place to help include residents in the planning process. They will host a final open house on Mar. 24 at the Grubb YMCA to the community for their final recommendation for the center. (Des Moines Register) Four people were shot early Sunday morning in Des Moines, causing police to outline steps to curb violence. The victims told police a car driving by shot them and a friend in the group shot back. All the victims were taken to a local hospital and are expected to survive. (KCCI Des Moines) Today in Des Moines: After School Snowshoe Stomp At Des Moines City Hall (4:00 PM) Parks and Recreation Board Meeting At Des Moines City Hall (5:00 PM) Adult DIY: Sugar Lip Scrub At Urbandale Public Library (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Winter weather is returning to the region with ice, snow, and bitter cold. Winter weather advisories remain in place for today. (Facebook) The Des Moines Register reports that the Des Moines School District will cut 12 teaching positions to help close the budget gap. (Facebook) Thanks to everyone who voted for the Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park! The organizations brought home 2 gold medals: Best Local Museum: Des Moines Art Center and Best Local Place to Take Visitors: Pappajohn Sculpture Park. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 That's it for today. I'll see you soon! — 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.