🌱 Patch AM: Search on Des Moines River resumes today after boater goes overboard

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In today's newsletter:

• Search on Des Moines River resumes today after boater goes overboard
• How Des Moines' ARL helped Blossom go from critical to walking
• Skydiver critically injured near Knoxville now at Des Moines trauma center

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sizzler- Des Moines and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
• Tuesday: Sunny intervals, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Search for boater who fell into Des Moines River paused until Sunday (who13.com) — Emergency crews from Des Moines and surrounding departments paused their search Saturday night for a boater who fell into the Des Moines River near NW Morningside Drive and NW 45th Place, with efforts set to resume Sunday in daylight. Authorities used drones and water teams but have not yet located the person, and they have not released the boater's identity.
   

• ARL of Iowa updates on emaciated puppy Blossom's recovery (who13.com) — In Des Moines, the ARL of Iowa says Blossom, the emaciated puppy found in a Polk County ditch, is now walking on her own and has doubled her weight. Staff report she's still rebuilding muscle but is bright, social, and continuing months of rehabilitation after arriving in critical condition earlier this month.
   

• Skydiver in critical condition after crashing in Knoxville field (who13.com) — A skydiver critically injured in a crash near Knoxville was airlifted to a Des Moines trauma center Saturday, where they remain in critical condition. Local fire, EMS, and law enforcement searched heavy timber and cornfields before rescuers reached the victim and transferred them to a waiting Mercy AirMed helicopter for emergency transport.
   

📸 Around Des Moines

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Moines

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Sunday August 23
• Summer Sizzler- Des Moines →
  710 Corning Ave, Des Moines
  7:00 am
• Boston Terrier Meetup →
  Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321
  4:00 pm
• Candlelight: Tribute to Adele →
  World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St, Des Moines
  6:45 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
  World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St, Des Moines
  8:45 pm
Wednesday August 26
• National Dog Day →
  Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• 8th Anniversary Party →
  Smash Park Des Moines, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines
  11:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Dalmatian Meetup →
  Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Raise the Woof: The Dog House Social →
  Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Community Appreciation Day
  Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Outside the Raccoon Valley Community House at 1016 Main St., Adel.
  12:00 pm
• Peoples Bank Farewell to Summer - Closing Day at the pool →
  Indianola, IA Calendar, 714 W. Detroit Ave., Indianola
  1:00 pm
• Peoples Bank Cardboard Boat Races →
  Indianola, IA Calendar, 714 W. Detroit Ave., Indianola
  4:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Yoga →
  Indianola, IA Calendar, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost dog!
  Posting for a friend! He just adopted from ARL.,, she got loose on Merklin Way and Franklin.,, took off east on Franklin! Her name is Layla. Don't… (Nextdoor Merle Hay South)
• My fiancé and I found this pretty girl outside this morning over by 29th and Cleveland and we just wanted to see if anyone was missing her!
  All she has on currently is her flea collar, thank you!! (Nextdoor Accent)

• Lakin Tire West posted a job opening for General Laborer-Unloader in Des Moines. Apply here.
• Ampacity posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Coordinator in Des Moines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Moines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Altoona

• Iowa HHS confirms more measles cases in 2026 as outbreak spreads (who13.com)
• Attorneys ask judge to dismiss indictment in 2011 Iowa realtor murder case (kyoutv.com)
• Waukee police seek fine for parents who let children play in streets (desmoinesregister.com)

West Des Moines

• Jerry Rollins (ottumwaradio.com)

Johnston

• Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise predict GOP win in congressional midterms (nola.com)

Ok Des Moines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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