Bicyclist Killed In Collision + Pedestrian Struck By Car

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 84 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Des Moines:

1. The Urbandale Police Department reported a bicyclist died during a collision with a vehicle Sunday morning. Authorities were called to the 8500 block of Meredith Drive at around 7:17 a.m. The bicyclist has been identified as Eric Christopher Lindberg, 55, of Des Moines. The police continue to investigate the crash. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. The Clive Police Department said a woman was struck by a vehicle Sunday morning, around 6:28 a.m. Authorities responded to the scene of a crash on the 9300 block of Hickman Road where they found the victim. She was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. (KCCI Des Moines)
3. Des Moines bookselling community grows with online, woman-led independent publisher Raccoon River Press. (Des Moines Register)
4. Hundreds of cyclists joined the Des Moines Mayor's Annual Ride Saturday to help support the trails they love to use. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)
5. How downtown Des Moines' iconic Travelers umbrella sign was almost lost, then saved — but don't ask the cost. (Des Moines Register)

Today in Des Moines:

• Teen & Tween Breakout Room - Urbandale Public Library (4:30 PM)
• September New Member Meet-Up - Young Professionals Connection (5:30 PM)

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