🌱 50-Year Snowfall Record In Des Moines + Dozens Of DSM Crashes

Des Moines IA

25 February, 2022

3:16 PM

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Good morning, people of Des Moines! Sean Peek here with a fresh edition of the Des Moines Daily. First, today's weather: Not as cold, turning breezy. High: 38 Low: 20. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: Des Moines had a nearly 50-year record for snowfall on Thursday. The National Weather Service says Des Moines received 5.2 inches of snow on Thursday. This topped the previous single-day record of 5.1 inches from 1975. (KCRG)After Thursday's snowfall, Des Moines residents experienced a slippery commute on Friday. Iowa State Patrol troopers reportedly responded to 51 crashes around the Des Moines metro area yesterday. The Iowa Department of Transportation worked throughout the day to clear the snow-covered roads, with hundreds of plows out and about to improve driving conditions.On Thursday, a Des Moines man was arrested on a Dallas County warrant for third-degree sexual abuse and supplying alcohol to a minor. Diego Balmaceda-Balmaceda, 23 of Des Moines, was charged in connection with a January incident in which he allegedly raped a juvenile female and supplied alcohol to an underage person. The incident reportedly took place in the parking lot of a RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave. Balmaceda-Balmaceda's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Mar. 7 in Dallas County District Court. (theperrynews.com) Today in Des Moines: Weekend Guided Tours At Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:15 AM) Bingo Bash At Iowa State Fairgrounds (11:00 AM) Adult Recreational Chess At Urbandale Public Library (1:00 PM) From my notebook: Adventureland in Altoona will increase wages for the 2022 season, with hopes of hiring over 1,000 workers. (Des Moines Register)Here's a preview of the 2022 Des Moines Home + Garden Show! (Local 5 - weareiowa.com) 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 You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday 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.