🌱 MidAmerican Lineman Helps Family Escape Fire + Shooters Arrested

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First, today's weather:

Cold; breezy in the morning. High: 41 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

1. A MidAmerican Energy Co. lineman was in the right place at the right time to help a West Des Moines family escape when their home caught fire early Wednesday morning. Tom Flanery was repairing a streetlight across from 1116 Eighth St. when he noticed smoke coming from the single-story house. He immediately went across the street and began knocking loudly on the doors and windows to wake up the residents inside. Two adults, a teenager, and their pets all made it out of the home safely. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. Four more teenagers have been charged in a Mar. 7 shooting that killed a 15-year-old victim outside of Des Moines' East High. On Tuesday, officers charged each of the teens with first-degree murder for the death of Jose David Lopez and two counts of attempted murder for the shooting of two teenage girls who survived. Six other suspects were arrested shortly after the incident with the same charges. (KQWC)
3. Wild turkeys roaming the streets are prompting about half a dozen daily calls to the West Des Moines police from residents who are concerned about traffic obstructions. According to reports, the turkeys frequently cross Buffalo Road and begin to peck and attack stopped cars when they see their reflection on the exterior. West Des Moines animal control and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are both aware of the issue but reportedly cannot relocate the turkeys because they are considered wildlife. (KCCI Des Moines)

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Today in Des Moines:

• CREW Iowa Happy Hour - Merle Hay Redevelopment Update At Flix Brewhouse Des Moines (3:30 PM)
• "Peter And The Starcatcher" At Des Moines Christian School (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Alanis Morissette and Morgan Wade are joining the Homemakers Furniture Grandstand Concert Series lineup at the 2022 Iowa State Fair! They'll be performing on Monday, August 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Apr. 1 at 10 a.m. Visit iowastatefair.org for all the details. (Facebook)
• The Des Moines Police Department congratulated Sgt. Jeremy Sprague on his selection to receive a Heroes Of The Heartland Award from the American Red Cross. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new home in Des Moines? Check out these upcoming open houses at properties that have recently been listed for sale. (Des Moines Patch)

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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.