🌱 ARL Of Iowa Rescues 225 Animals + Des Moines Symphony Guest

Happy Friday, people of Des Moines! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Snow, 1-3 in; windy, colder. High: 37 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

1. The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa has rescued an additional 225 animals from an unlicensed breeder in southeast Iowa. Last month, the ARL team removed 42 dogs and 41 hamsters from the property, which reportedly had animals packed into "disgusting enclosures" with no food or water. In a Facebook post, the Des Moines-based organization asked the community for donations to fund the rescued animals' extensive medical care. (KCRG)
2. This weekend, the Des Moines Symphony will welcome guest conductor Jahja Ling as he leads the orchestra in the Fifth Symphony at the Civic Center. Ling was the first and only Chinese conductor to hold a music director role with a major U.S. orchestra before his 2017 retirement. Tickets for the Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 2:30 p.m. shows, as well as live stream tickets, are available through the Des Moines Symphony website. (dsm Magazine)
3. A 16-year-old is facing burglary charges after a string of car break-ins in Pleasant Hill. The juvenile was caught on Ring camera footage rummaging through multiple unlocked cars along Hillside Court. According to police, the crime is part of a larger trend of "car hopping," in which teens are attempting to enter as many unlocked cars as possible to steal valuables. (KCCI Des Moines)

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Today in Des Moines:

• Storytime Explorers Special Edition: Living Healthy with Miss Greater Des Moines 2022 - Urbandale Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Air Plant Homes Drop-In - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• Spring Break Story Sprouts - Des Moines Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Dome After Dark - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Des Moines police have identified Dakota Matthew Weller as the driver who died in a crash Monday on Des Moines' east side. (KCCI Des Moines)
• After a two-year absence, the St. Patrick's Day Parade returned to the streets of Des Moines yesterday. (KCCI Des Moines)
• Looking for a new home? Check out the five newest property listings on the market here in Des Moines, courtesy of Patch and Redfin. (Des Moines Patch)

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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.