Johnston Police Investigate Look-alike Firearm at Middle School
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a Johnston Police Department School Resource Officer was informed by staff members at Summit Middle School of a report of a student with a weapon on school property. The School Resource Officer responded quickly with school administrators to remove the student from the general student population into an isolated area. The reported weapon was recovered and secured by police officials without major incident. All persons involved in this situation are safe, and the incident remains under investigation. No further information is being released at this time as this is an active criminal investigation. The middle school student(s) identity in this incident is not anticipated to be released due to Iowa’s juvenile confidentiality laws.
FROM KCCI: Des Moines schools could lose out on money under two new bills
DES MOINES, Iowa — Debate heated up at the Statehouse Tuesday over two funding proposals that would exclude some central Iowa schools. The bill calls for a 2.2% increase in State Supplemental Aid. The Iowa Senate’s plan offers $30 million in additional funding to districts that met Gov. Kim Reynolds’ in-class criteria during the COVID-19 pandemic. … READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Des Moines Shelter Going Beyond Bed Capacity to Help Provide Warmth to Homeless
DES MOINES, Iowa — Many warming centers are forced to shut down at night when the weather is the coldest. Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) is stepping up for the homeless around the clock by saying no one will be turned away as the metro continues to face brutally low temperatures. “We have 150 beds. If we go over that, it’s not ideal, but people can still stay here. We are not turning anybody down. We’ve got chairs prepared that people can sleep in. We will make it work to keep everyone safe.” said Melissa Gradischnig, the director of marketing and community relations at Central Iowa Shelter and Services in Des Moines. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: With no way to socially distance, Iowa salon owners await their turn for the vaccine
DES MOINES, Iowa — On a regular day at Allegory salon, you can catch Dan Frye and his wife Dawn clipping, cutting, and styling. The husband and wife duo own the salon in the East Village in Des Moines, and said it’s their life’s work to make people feel good about themselves. “The best feeling in the world is when someone looks in the mirror and they have a new outlook on their self-image,” said Dan. “It’s just an amazing feeling that I don’t think ever gets old.” .… READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 | 
