🌱 Crash Victim Identified + City Prepared For Winter Storm

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Des Moines.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as cold. High: 34 Low: 23.

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Here are the top stories today in Des Moines:

1. Polk County authorities identified 77-year-old Jack Waters, of Des Moines, as the pedestrian killed in a crash on Thursday night. Police say a Chevy Tahoe hit Waters when he was walking across Northeast 14th Street. The driver of the Tahoe stopped after the crash and is cooperating with authorities. (KCRG)
2. Des Moines Public Works says plow teams were out Friday night with salt spreaders to prepare for the winter storm. The storm arrived on Saturday, and the city sent out 100 pieces of equipment and will continuously work on snow routes. (KCCI Des Moines)
3. On Sunday, a snow ordinance was in effect in Des Moines and the suburbs. Central Iowans are being asked to take their cars off the snow route streets, and not following the ordinance could result in a fine or towed vehicle. (KCCI Des Moines)

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Today in Des Moines:

• Baby Bounce At Urbandale Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Urbandale Public Library (10:45 AM)
• PTO Meeting At Ruby Van Meter (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa shared a look at total snowfall from New Year's Day. (Facebook)
• Des Moines, IA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets shared that two male Huskys were lost early January 1. If you spot the dogs, contact the owners. (Facebook)
• The Des Moines Register shared an article of the first Des Moines baby of 2022, which arrived 4:12 a.m. Jan. 1. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Katarina Betterton

About me: Katarina loves to read and write. Her hobbies include cooking her grandmother's recipes, learning new languages, and crafting. She and her husband live with their mutt, Ledger, and Shiba Inu, Mikasa, who are both way too cute for their own good.