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Friday, September 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Homeless Veterans Stand Down' event in Des Moines has been relocated to 1220 Shaw Street due to a new state policy and will provide free services and aid to veterans and the homeless. WHO 13
- ➤ Des Moines community discusses concerns over a proposed ordinance banning public camping, emphasizing the need for compassion and systemic solutions for the homeless. KCCI
- ➤ Des Moines Parks and Recreation collaborates with Can Play to introduce an adaptive basketball program for youths, running two sessions starting October 1st and January 7th. WHO 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ KC Petithory, 38, from Pleasant Hill, failed to attend his trial for attempted murder and assaulting multiple people in 2023, resulting in his re-arrest and pending retrial. KCCI
- ➤ Three Des Moines residents were arrested for forcing two juveniles to take pictures with a noose around their necks at Lake Wapello State Park. KCCI
- ➤ Des Moines police and Iowa State Patrol are on a manhunt for a suspect who fled on foot after a vehicle chase. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa implements stricter attendance laws to combat chronic absenteeism, requiring escalated actions and involvement of authorities as students miss increasing amounts of school. KDSM 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ This article lists and compares the top five wettest days on record in Des Moines, Iowa, highlighting unusual rainfall totals. The Des Moines Register
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines and central Iowa will experience 'very high' levels of ragweed pollen, increasing fall allergy symptoms in the coming week. The Des Moines Register
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