Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Families gathered Thursday at the Ashley Okland Star Playground in Clive Greenbelt to enjoy accessible play areas and equipment designed for everyone (including ramps and soft surfacing for toddlers).
The playground honors former board member Ashley Okland and was backed by a fundraiser that surpassed a $500,000 goal led by Variety Iowa.
💼 Business
Meddys, a Mediterranean chain from Wichita, Kansas, is set to open its first Iowa restaurant in 2027 at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines.
The new venue will offer herb-driven dishes plus a modern dining setting for families in the former On The Border space.
🎭 Culture
Today the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston opens a new exhibit on military nurses from 1853 to 1953—featuring artifacts and a guest Air Force nurse speaking at 11:00 a.m. Museum curator Mike Vogt says the show highlights nurses’ evolving service.
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