FROM KCCI: Trial begins for Des Moines Register reporter arrested while covering protest
DES MOINES, Iowa — The trial of a Des Moines Register reporter arrested while covering George Floyd protests in 2020 began Monday following jury selection. Des Moines police arrested and charged reporter Andrea Sahouri with failure to disperse and interference with official acts outside a Verizon Wireless during May 31 protests near Merle Hay Mall. … READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Governor Reynolds Signs New Voting Restrictions into Law
DES MOINES, IOWA — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed off on a new law that will limit early voting and Election Day voting hours. The measure was approved four months after Iowa set a voter turnout record in the 2020 elections. Senate File 413 decreases early voting in Iowa from 29 days to 20 days. Four years ago Iowa had early voting available 40 days before Election Day. Voting will now end at 8:00 pm on Election Day, one hour earlier than previous. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Metro therapist says new CDC guidance gives hope to families, grandparents
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Ramona Wink said her appointment books filled rapidly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. "The past year has been an explosion of mental health situations," said Wink, a licensed mental health counselor at 515 Therapy & Consulting in West Des Moines. "People realized they need help and support during this very difficult time."… READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 |