🌱 Hit-And-Run + Flashboard Removal + Water Trails Project Delayed

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 63 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories today in Des Moines:

1. Two pedestrians are in the hospital after a hit-and-run early Sunday morning. Des Moines police say that a 33-year-old man is in serious condition and a 60-year-old man is in critical condition. The police are no longer requesting information from the public, and have located and impounded the vehicle believed to be involved. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. The City of Des Moines advises boaters on the Des Moines River that water levels will be lower for 24 to 36 hours beginning in the afternoon of Apr. 13. The City is removing flashboard from the Center Street Dam on Apr. 14 to adjust outflow at the Saylorville Reservoir Dam. (Press Release Desk)
3. Rising costs have caused a delay in a $125 million water trails project. The project, designed to promote recreation and tourism along the Des Moines River, has faced budget issues since its unveiling four years ago. The deadline for some of the funding is 2026, so the Iowa Confluence Water Trails Organization wants to begin construction in Sep. (KCCI Des Moines)

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Today in Des Moines:

• GriefShare Grief Recovery Support Group At Union Park Grace Fellowship Church (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Des Moines Art Center shared a fascinating photo of the Back of Snowman sculpture by Gary Hume. The sculpture is one of many at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, which is open daily during city park hours. (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service warns Des Moines residents that storms may be visiting this week. The service says that strong to severe storms will be centered around Tuesday and Wednesday across much of Iowa, including Des Moines. (Facebook)
• Des Moines Playhouse posted a sneak peek of its staging of Pippi Longstocking, the Musical. Get your tickets for the show, opening Apr. 22, here. (Facebook)

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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.