🌱 Joe Biden Coming To Des Moines + Monster Jam At Wells Fargo Arena

Morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your brand-new Des Moines Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 55 Low: 39.

Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today:

1. President Biden Joe Biden will visit Des Moines next week. Beyond confirming that the event will be in the city next Tuesday, The White House has released no further details. This visit will be the first time Biden has been to Iowa since before the 2020 election. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. Got any old cars that need to be crushed? This weekend, Des Moines welcomes another installment of the Monster Jam monster-truck rally at Wells Fargo Arena. Check out the details at the link. (KCCI Des Moines)
3. Iowa State University is making opening a new department dedicated to artificial intelligence. The school's Board of Regents voted to form the Translational AI Research and Education Center (TrAC) in a vote earlier this week. “Iowa State University has a long history of excellence in engineering, statistics, computer science, and various domain sciences that constitute the core competence of this new center,” said associate professor of mechanical engineering Soumik Sarkar, who will serve as the director of TrAC. (Iastate.edu)

Today in Des Moines:

• Beaverdale Easter Egg Hunt at Beaverdale Park (10:00 AM)
• Marimo Moss Ball Drop-in at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• From the archives: The Des Moines Register posted a pic from the great Iowa snowstorm. "On this date in 1973, it started snowing across Iowa. And it kept snowing for days." (Facebook)
• The Des Moines Art Center has a post promoting the organization's Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG). The tiny exhibition features ever-changing designs from members of the community. (Instagram)
• This week, Boone County Fairgrounds is hosting Teen Maze 2022. The interactive event is essentially an escape room that teaches young Iowans good decisions and emotional skills. (WeAreIowa)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.