🌱 Prom Dress Giveaway + Car Crash Brings Down Power Line

Des Moines IA

27 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: Mild with plenty of sunshine. High: 57 Low: 32. Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines: Prom is only a few months away, and a woman tried to ensure that every teen in the Des Moines area could shine on their special day. Sam Swanberg hosted a pop-up prom event on Saturday, in which she gave away more than a hundred prom dresses. She hopes to host another pop-up prom giveaway event later this year. (WHO13 Des Moines) MidAmerican Energy crews spent Saturday morning working on downed powerlines after a car ran into a pole. The incident took place just after 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Ingersoll Avenue and 31st Street. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but he is expected to survive; the crash is under investigation. (KCCI Des Moines) Des Moines police say they found a 35-year old woman dead just before 2 a.m. in her apartment on Southwest 23rd Street near Bell Avenue. Police have arrested 33-year-old Clarence Reed of Des Moines. Reed and the victim were reportedly in a relationship and lived together in an apartment just west of Fleur Drive; Reed stayed at the apartment until officers got there. (KCCI Des Moines) From our sponsor: Today's Des Moines Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)f197 Today in Des Moines: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: The Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa is searching for applicants to help save more cats/kittens and dogs/puppies. The rescue is especially in need of adult cat and adult dog foster homes! (Facebook)The DSM Book Festival connects people who love books with people who create them. The Festival features nationally acclaimed authors, hands-on workshops, children's activities and more. View the full headlining author lineup and plan your visit today! (Facebook)Join Barnes & Noble and TODAY's Read with Jenna book club to welcome Charmaine Wilkerson for a live, virtual event to discuss her debut novel, BLACK CAKE. Charmaine Wilkerson will be in conversation with Jenna Bush Hager, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, founder of TODAY's Read with Jenna book club, and co-host of NBC News' TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. (Barnes & Noble) 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 caught up for today. 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.