🌱 Murder Trial Underway + Local Job Openings + Ashworth Bridge Closed

Hey, people of Des Moines! Sean Peek here with today's issue of the Des Moines Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with afternoon rain. High: 58 Low: 37.

Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today:

1. A murder trial is currently underway for two of the three men who are charged with the killing of three teens on Des Moines’ south side in 2020. Emmanuel Totaye Jr. and Daishawn Gills are being tried for the triple homicide while the third suspect, Leontreal Jones, is being tried separately. The victims, Devonte Swanks, Malachi Swanks, and Thayne Wright, were all found dead inside a home on East Hackley in Des Moines on the night of Jan. 30, 2020. (KCCI Des Moines)
2. Are you on the job hunt in the Des Moines area? Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, plenty of employers in Des Moines and its environs are hiring. Each week, Patch partners with ZipRecruiter to curate a list of the most recent positions to become available in the region. (Des Moines Patch)
3. If you regularly travel to West Des Moines, you will have to find a new route as a major roadway undergoes repairs. Starting Monday, the bridge on Ashworth Road over I-80 will be closed to all traffic, cutting off the closest routes to the interstate and the north side from Jordan Creek. Construction crews are already making progress on Ashworth Road over I-80. It's part of a project that began last year to expand Ashworth to five lanes from Jordan Creek Parkway to Grand Prairie Parkway. (KCCI Des Moines)

Today in Des Moines:

• Toddler Time - Pleasant Hill Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• A high-speed chase that ended in Story County last spring led to a 35-year prison sentence Monday for the Des Moines man who was driving the stolen Maserati. (Facebook)
• After a two-year intermission, Des Moines Playhouse brings back its glorious production of “Singin’ In The Rain” through Apr. 10! (Facebook)
• The Des Moines Children's Museum has released its calendar for the month! Take a look at all the upcoming events and activities. (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.