🌱 30 New Flights To Connect DSM And EWR + Parks & Rec Report

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 40 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

1. Allegiant Airline has announced it will add new direct flights from Des Moines to Newark, giving central Iowans greater access to the New York City metro area. More than 30 Newark flights will be heading to and from Des Moines, which would require new terminal construction. This expansion is set to begin in 2024 if all goes as planned, reports KCCI. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. The Des Moines Parks And Recreation annual report is now available to the public. The 2021 Report to the Community provides an overview of the department's significant accomplishments over the last year. There are a number of highlights including 1,443 shelters and facilities rented and 21,307 volunteer service hours donated! (Press Release Desk)
3. Searching for your dream home in the greater Des Moines area? Here's a list of the five latest local properties to hit the market. This roundup features five gorgeous single-family homes in Norwalk, just 20 minutes south of Des Moines city center. (Des Moines Patch)

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Today in Des Moines:

• One Team Scavenger Hunt Des Moines Self-Guided Tour At 321 E 12th St (10:00 AM)
• Plan and Zoning Commission Meeting At Des Moines City Hall (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This weekend, join Des Moines Metro Opera for Mozart's The Magic Flute at the Des Moines Civic Center. This production marks the first time in our 50-year history that DMMO and the Des Moines Symphony have partnered on an opera! (Instagram)
• Masks are no longer required for audiences or classes at the Des Moines Playhouse. There is an exception for audiences at this Saturday's theatre and class showcases who will need to be masked. (Facebook)
• The US National Weather Service reports much warmer air returns this Friday with increasing moisture in Des Moines. This will likely lead to showers and a few thunderstorms on Friday night; however, no severe weather is expected overnight. (Facebook)
• Join Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Dome After Dark any Friday this March! The hours will now be 6 to 10 p.m. (Facebook)

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— 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.