🌱 Council Mulls Police Reform + Transit Fares Drop To $1

Hey, people of Des Moines! Sean Peek here with the Wednesday issue of the Des Moines Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy; a shower in the p.m. High: 50 Low: 35.

Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today:

1. This week, the Des Moines City Council vowed to hold a special session in the coming weeks to discuss criminal justice reforms. Among other topics, the Mayor and Council promised to consider a third-party review board for the local police department. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)
2. With prices rising, the cost of a bus pass is going down. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) announced that all fares will now cost $1 through May 31. "We are a community service. We are here to help our community," said Erin Hockman, DART chief external affairs officer. (KCCI Des Moines)
3. The 127-year-old Fairground Hardware Building on East 30th Street has seen its last Iowa winter. The City Council voted to demolish the historic structure earlier this week. The building has been empty since 2017 and would cost upwards of $600,000 to repair. (KCCI Des Moines)

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Today in Des Moines:

• Water Wise Walk at Rutledge Conifer Garden (5:30 PM)
• DSM Soundcheck at the Des Moines Music Coalition (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this rundown of all the fun happening this week as we collectively shake off the winter. Whether you're into billiards or monster trucks, Des Moines has you covered. (Local 5 - weareiowa.com)
• Looking to grow your household? We've got a list of adoptable dogs, cats, and ducks in our Patch Pet Roundup. (Des Moines Patch)
• The first baby goats of spring are here! Check out this gallery of the newborn goats at the Campbell Recreation Area. (Des Moines Register)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.