🌱 Community Conversations At High Schools + Owner Reunited With Dog

Happy Saturday, people of Des Moines! Here's everything happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 49 Low: 32.

Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

1. After last month's fatal shooting outside of East High School, all Des Moines high schools will host "Community Conversations." The events will discuss how the community can help one another heal and feel safe. The first conversation will happen on Apr. 28 at East High School. (Iowa Public Radio)
2. A West Des Moines bartender helped reunite a woman with her missing dog. After Riley Pilch's dog vanished from her home, she wrote a post on Facebook asking for help. A bartender at Tonic saw a couple bring a dog into the bar matching Pilch's dog's description and was able to make the connection with the owner. (KCCI Des Moines)
3. The Des Moines Register is introducing "Finger Food", a weekly update on restaurants, food, drinks, and more in Des Moines. The weekly column will cover all the latest on Des Moine's dining scene. Subscribe to the Des Moines Register to get updates. (Des Moines Register)

Today in Des Moines:

• Weekend Guided Tours At Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (10:15 AM)
• Stand Up Comedy Night At Cabaret (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Got time to visit Downtown Des Moines - DSM this weekend? Don't miss out on this international, interactive art installation! (Facebook)
• Litigation involving a long-dead Des Moines bartender known for her ability to serve beer from her bosom has landed in federal court amid new allegations of violent threats against a state senator. (Facebook)
• There's a group trying to bring professional boxing back to Des Moines. Iowan fighter Tristan "Tree" James, whose brother was Des Moines' first homicide victim of 2022, is leading the charge. Read all the details at the link. (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.