🌱 New Study For Downtown Des Moines + Sonic Stabbing Arrest

Good day, people of Des Moines! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Des Moines Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 32 Low: 15.

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Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

1. According to a new study, Central Iowa workers want more flexibility in a hybrid schedule, which could have important connections to the future of downtown Des Moines. 5,200 people from 18 businesses in the region participated in the study's survey. The study was a part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's efforts to create a long-term plan for downtown as it recovers from the effects of the pandemic. (Des Moines Register)
2. Police have arrested Spencer Antowyn Pierce, 55, of Des Moines in connection to a fatal stabbing at a Sonic on Monday. The Johnston Police Department reported to the Sonic on Merle Hay Road after receiving reports of a stabbing. 20-year-old Jermaine Whitaker Moses of Des Moines later died from injuries at the hospital. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)
3. Are you looking for a new furry friend to call your own? With help from PetFinder, Patch has rounded up the pets in the Des Moines area who are looking for a loving home. Check out the pets in Des Moines area shelters at the link. (Des Moines Patch)

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Today in Des Moines:

• Park and Recreation Commission Meeting - City Hall (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out this week's Real Estate Roundup in the Des Moines area from Patch and Redfin.com. (Des Moines Patch)
• Six teenagers have been charged with murder in connection to a shooting outside Des Moines East High School that killed a 15-year-old and injured two others. (Facebook)
• Des Moines Performing Arts is excited to share the newly announced cast that will be part of the To Kill A Mockingbird National Tour stopping in Des Moines this summer! Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 28 at 10 a.m.! (Facebook)

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— 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.