Des Moines held its annual Labor Day Parade yesterday to honor Iowa workers — the Iowa Federation of Labor organized the route from the State Capitol to the Fairgrounds while East Grand Avenue was closed from 6 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. — a Union Family Festival at Union Labor Park featured live entertainment and food until 5 p.m.
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Iowa restaurants are hurting as more people use weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy that lower their appetites and change spending habits. A recent report shows that 54% of GLP-1 users dine out less and Dunker predicts that up to 600 eateries will close later this year—adding to rising food and labor cost challenges.
Many Des Moines metro police departments already use drones in their work with police and fire units. Ankeny is reviewing plans so that drones may reach scenes before officers arrive—making them possible first responders.
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