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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Book is retiring as CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa at the end of the year after nearly nine years, having expanded food distribution by 230% and improved the organization's reach and efficiency. KCCI
- ➤ The Des Moines City Council approved a $400,000 loan for a new apartment complex on the former Plaza Lanes site, with construction expected to start this fall. KCCI
- ➤ The Des Moines Police Department launched a new app to facilitate emergency communications and community engagement, without tracking users' locations. WHO 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A gas leak caused by a skid loader hitting a gas main led to the temporary closure of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and nearby roads in downtown Des Moines. WHO 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Des Moines police officer, shot in the arm by a suspect who was later killed by police, has been released from the hospital, while another officer remains in critical condition. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Four fatalities in Des Moines over 24 hours include police shooting a suspect and two related homicides amid concerns about increasing gun violence. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
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