What’s Up in Des Moines?

• Des Moines Public Library expands curbside pickup to all branches
  Public Library expands curbside pickup hours and public computer access by appointment        
• Activists call for removal of statues at Iowa State Capitol in Fourth of July protest
  The protest comes after weeks of Black Lives Matter protesters taking down statues near government buildings across the United States.        
• Des Moines Public Library invites all to Book Your Summer
  Des Moines Public Library summer book program starts July 1 with virtual events and grab n' go activities.        
• Sen. Nunn: Legislature delivers COVID relief
  Sen. Nunn: Legislature delivers COVID relief       
• Des Moines Public Library Awarded NEA Big Read Grant
  Des Moines Public Library Awarded NEA Big Read Grant        
• Windsor Heights residents to become all-access DMPL patrons
  Windsor Heights residents to become all-access DMPL patrons        
• Catholic leader prays over Des Moines for recovery and peace
  Catholic leader prays over Des Moines for recovery and peace        
• Sen. Boulton: Iowa deserves a stronger response
  Sen. Boulton: Iowa deserves a stronger response to protect citizens from the harms of COVID-19        
• Live updates: Over a dozen organizations host Black Lives Matter unity march, rally in downtown Des Moines
  A Black Lives Matter Unity March and Rally draws over 1,000 people to Des Moines' East Village and Principal Park Sunday afternoon.        
• When it comes to bolstering police oversight, here are Des Moines' options
  Speakers at a Des Moines City Council meeting this week said the police shouldn't be allowed to police themselves.        
• Des Moines civil rights department needs to expand, commission chair says
  At a time when issues it deals with are at the forefront, the department's funding represents less than 1% of Des Moines' general fund.        
• Des Moines metro briefs: Take a Y-Camp vacation
  Des Moines metro briefs: Take a Y-Camp vacation