Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Iowa State Fair honors Spencer Rush, a 22-year-old who died in a motorcycle crash, by spreading over 100 rubber ducks across the fairgrounds for people to find and share on social media.
The 2024 Iowa State Fair's opening day saw an attendance of 90,822 people, surpassing 2023's first day by 3,442, with record-breaking ticket, livestock, and water bottle sales hinting at a potential record-breaking year.
Ryan Barton, 7, from West Des Moines, wins first place in the Youth Rooster Crowing Contest at the Iowa State Fair.
🎭 Culture
A 96-year-old wins this year’s Ladies' Chicken Calling contest at the Iowa State Fair.
🎓 Education
A federal appeals court lifted an injunction on Iowa's law banning books with sex acts from K-12 school libraries, allowing it to take effect, amid legal challenges by LGBTQ advocates and educators.
Des Moines Public Schools will continue providing free breakfast and lunch to all students in the 2024-25 school year through the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision program, with no application required.
🏛️ Government
Rep. Zach Nunn addressed key political issues and engaged with the public at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox event during the Iowa State Fair.
🏥 Health
The Iowa DNR warns against swimming at 15 beaches due to high E. coli and algae levels, advising the public to check water quality reports before visiting.
📰 Lifestyle
The Iowa State Fair allows bags, purses, and soft-sided coolers, subject to inspection upon entry, with outside food and sealed water bottles permissible.
🏈 Sports
Three ADM alumni, Kingsley “Chip” Clarke, Keegan Mumma, and Molly Jacobsen, will be inducted into the 2024 ADM Athletic Hall of Fame in a public ceremony on August 10.
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