Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prem Nepal was charged with a misdemeanor for allowing his water buffalo to roam free in central Iowa for five days before being captured. KCCI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Over 50 Iowa workers will be unemployed as Yelloh, a long-standing home-meal delivery service, ceases operations. KCCI
- ➤ Small businesses could face heightened taxes if the federal Small Business Deduction, which allows a deduction of up to 20% of qualified income, expires without congressional action. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Austin Frerick, a Yale researcher and Iowa native, criticizes the dominance and unethical practices of seven major food industry corporations in his book, emphasizing the need for legislative action. Radio Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Public Schools may close schools and redraw boundaries in response to a 2,500 student drop and rising costs. WHO13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly half of Iowa voters approve of Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, with Grassley slightly ahead, according to a Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll. KCCI
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Community Health Education: Importance of Medical Power of Attorney
Learn about the significance of a medical power of attorney and receive assistance with the necessary paperwork at this informative session.
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Highly Suspect with Dead Poet Society Concert
Experience an electrifying night of live music with Highly Suspect and Dead Poet Society at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
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Animate! Des Moines - An Animation Extravaganza
Celebrate a vibrant three-day festival of anime, animation, and cosplay at GalaxyCon Presents Animate! Des Moines.
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Family Storytime: Explore 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
Experience a delightful family storytime centered around the imaginative theme of 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
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Support Group for New Parents: Beyond Birth
Experience a supportive community at a weekly postpartum support group for new parents with infants up to one year old, held at the Downtown Des Moines Public Library.
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STABLE Course for Neonatal Care
Learn essential skills for stabilizing and transporting high-risk neonates, focusing on safety, supportive care, and quality improvement.
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime
Experience a lively storytime with movement, music, and rhymes at the Central Library, featuring a special celebration for Sesame Street Live!
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Architect-led Sidewalk Tours of Downtown Des Moines
Experience the architectural beauty of Iowa's capital on guided sidewalk tours led by architects, showcasing historic neighborhoods and landmarks.
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for KING + COUNTRY: The UNSUNG HERO Tour 2024
Experience a live performance by the GRAMMY-award winning duo for KING + COUNTRY featuring new music from their latest project.
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HunterGirl Live Concert
Experience an evening of live music with HunterGirl at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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