🌱 The Yacht Club To Lose Liquor License? + Des Moines Cajun Fest

Happy Wednesday, 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:

Some sun, then clouds; warmer. High: 69 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today:

1. The City of Des Moines is considering revoking the liquor license of The Yacht Club, located on Ingersoll Avenue. According to city documents, a Zoning Enforcement Officer determined activity at or around the bar "presented adverse impacts on the health, safety, and general welfare" of the community. The decision will be made at an upcoming planning and zoning meeting on Mar. 23. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. Des Moines' Cajun Fest Boil & Brew is headed to its new home at the Iowa State Fairgrounds this year. Attendance is expected to top 2,500 — over triple the numbers from last year, according to event organizers. All proceeds for the Jun. 4 event go toward children's charities; the Cajun Fest has raised over $100,000 so far. (Axios)
3. Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department expressed his concern with increases in shooting incidents in the city. Des Moines has seen over 40 shooting incidents in the first quarter of 2022. According to Parizek, curbing this number will require prevention efforts — "and that's not something that just the police can do, we need the community support." (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)

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Today in Des Moines:

• Air Plant Homes Drop-In - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• Access Advisory Board - Des Moines City Hall (12:00 PM)
• Teen DIY "Neon" Signs - Urbandale Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Creative Kids Craft - Pleasant Hill Public Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Two teens injured in a drive-by shooting outside of Des Moines' East High School are making a remarkable recovery. (KCCI Des Moines)
• If you're searching for a new home in Des Moines, look no further than this week's local real estate roundup. (Des Moines Patch)
• Meet Skipper the rat, Layla the labrador mix, Ariel the domestic shorthair, and more adorable pets up for adoption in Des Moines. (Des Moines Patch)

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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.