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Good morning to you West Des Moines! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Ramsey's lawyers want West Des Moines police policies revealed
  • Why the NEA president chose a West Des Moines school to visit
  • How a West Des Moines nonprofit could reshape affordable housing models

Also on today's calendar: Family Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kristin Ramsey's defense requests documents on policies, protocol of investigating agencies (wqad.com) — Defense attorneys for Kristin Ramsey, charged in the 2011 killing of realtor Ashley Okland, are now demanding detailed policy documents from the West Des Moines Police Department and other agencies. They argue these records on evidence collection, interviews, and investigative procedures are essential to prepare a full defense ahead of trial in this long-running local case.
   

• Iowa teachers earn less than national average as NEA president visits Iowa (who13.com) — West Des Moines educators just hosted the new National Education Association president at Hillside Elementary, highlighting how Iowa teacher pay still lags the national average despite recent state raises. Her visit focused on rising costs, multiple jobs many educators work, and how unions can boost salaries as the new school year begins.
   

• Vacant office tower at Merle Hay Mall pitched for senior housing (axios.com) — A proposal to turn Merle Hay Mall's vacant office tower into affordable senior housing is competing for up to $14 million in federal tax credits, alongside a Dubuque project and one led by Community Housing Initiatives of West Des Moines. If selected, the local nonprofit would test a new, more climate-resilient affordable housing model that could influence future projects near you.
   

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    We hired them to remove and install three bathroom undermount sinks with faucets in our home, and they performed high quality work. Mic and Sunita… (Nextdoor Reed's Crossing)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ag Retailers Should Start Working on Their Fertilizer Plans Now (croplife.com)
  • Measles Outbreaks In Multiple States Could Leave Thousands Exposed As The US Records Its First Deaths This Year (nybreaking.com)
  • Iowa lieutenant governor candidate Derek Wulf's farm placed in receivership amid fraud accusations (wcfcourier.com)

Urbandale

  • Iowa council rejects Buc-ee's land-use change, saying travel center doesn't fit plan (thecooldown.com)
  • (2A) #3 Roland-Story falls at (3A) #8 Des Moines Christian, 21-15 (kqradio.com)

Ok West Des Moines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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