Monday, October 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trellis Cafe in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is closing as its owner, Chef Lisa LaValle, retires after creating community through food for decades; a new restaurant operated by the owners of HoQ will open in its place. KCCI
- ➤ Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, has launched a neighborhood fridge to combat food insecurity by allowing community members to give and take food as needed. WHO 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A mother seeks answers after her son was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash involving an SUV and his motorcycle, with police having identified a suspect. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Des Moines Police Department is currently investigating two separate shooting incidents that resulted in injuries to two adult men, with no current public threat identified. KCCI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Krenz and Tyler Osby discuss how to successfully navigate the thoroughness of mortgage underwriters in the latest episode of HomeWi$e. WHO 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's fall foliage is set to reach peak colors around October 19-20, influenced by the season's warm, dry conditions and shorter daylight hours. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MercyOne's annual Walk to Remember in Des Moines marks its 25th year, bringing together over 200 participants to honor the memory of babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. WHO 13
- ➤ The article discusses the importance of recognizing the impact of seasonal changes on mental health and highlights available local resources. WHO 13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Hy-Vee store on Court Avenue is undergoing several changes including replacing Wahlburgers with a new restaurant, transforming the in-store Starbucks to a standalone, and enhancing product offerings to include more healthy and locally made items. KCCI
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