🌱 Neighbors Help Victims Escape Fire + Calling For Police Firing

Des Moines IA

23 February, 2022

3:37 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 snow, up to 1 in. High: 21 Low: 7. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: Neighbors helped their fellow neighbors escape a deadly fire on Wednesday morning. The fire occurred at 3400 block of Southwest 31st Street around 8:45 a.m. Neighbors saw smoke coming from the garage and alerted the people inside, who evacuated safely. (KCCI Des Moines)A second arrest has been made in the 2020 shooting of Des Moines woman, Catherine Bobbitt. On Tuesday morning, Derrick Glenn Smith Jr. was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Antonio Markez Hodges, another suspect in the shooting, was charged last year. (KCRG)Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is calling for the firing of an unknown police officer. A video showing the Des Moines officer pushing a citizen downstairs has caused an outcry. The group wants an investigation and the officer fired. (KCCI Des Moines) 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: Skywalk Committee Meeting At Des Moines City Hall (8:00 AM) Civil & Human Rights Commission - Internal Committee Meeting At City Hall (5:00 PM) Terrariums At Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Light snowfall is to spread across the state today into tonight. Accumulations remain at around 1 to 2 inches, with the higher amounts expected north and east. Widespread travel impacts are not expected, but motorists should remain alert for locally slick road conditions. (Facebook) There are now two proposals for golf and entertainment facilities, both with climate-controlled driving ranges and restaurants, in Des Moines' suburbs. (Facebook) Des Moines artists, you have until Monday, Feb. 28 to enter your work in our trail art contest. The winner will receive $300 and have their creations viewed and enjoyed by millions for years to come. (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 Alrighty, you're all good for today. 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.