Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
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💼 Business
Many Hands Thrift Market opened its new Jordan Creek store on EP True Parkway, drawing around 200 shoppers to browse clothing + books, toys, and more.
Proceeds will support programs in Haiti, the Bahamas, and the local community.
🎭 Culture
World Food & Music Festival returns to downtown Des Moines this weekend.
The three-day event begins Friday, Aug. 28 at Western Gateway Park and features 12 new vendors with street closures on 12th Street between Grand Avenue and Walnut Street.
Dancers from Grupo Folklorico Jovenes Embajadores joined a KCCI newscast on Aug.26 — previewing Latino Heritage Day activities at the Iowa State Fair — and fairgoers will enjoy the festivities on Sunday.
📰 Economy
The EPA is reportedly planning to double exemptions for oil refineries from renewable fuel blending, a move that could cut diesel demand by 500 million gallons & cost soybean farmers one billion dollars.
Industry leaders warn it may further hamper Iowa biodiesel recovery.
🎓 Education
School officials in West Des Moines are reviewing concerns raised by Fathers for Faith and Freedom about a rainbow flag and colored tape on computers at Jordan Creek Elementary; several speakers defended the display as a welcoming sign while the district investigates if it breaks Iowa law covering K-6 classroom materials.
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