Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
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🏛️ Government
The Iowa DOT will close eastbound I-80 and its ramps at the Northeast Mixmaster from 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
23 until 2 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 for pavement patching - drivers should use detour routes via East Euclid, Hubbell Avenue and U.S. Highway 65.
Iowa candidates for Senate, Congress, and governor proposed plans to lower record-high gas and diesel prices by suspending the state gas tax and limiting diesel exports (proposals emerged Sept.
21–22) to ease costs for families and farmers ahead of Election Day.
Polk County Sheriff's Office launches Iowa's first I.G.N.I.T.E. program to offer inmates life skills & education.
The initiative is set to bolster inmate rehabilitation in local correctional facilities.
Midterm candidates plan varied strategies to tackle Iowa’s high cancer rate with proposals covering stronger environmental controls + expanded healthcare funding and research.
The plans come as voters prepare for November, offering competing ideas to improve public health locally.
🏥 Health
A baby girl born Sept.
8 was surrendered Tuesday, Sept. 22 to Iowa Department of Health & Human Services under Iowa's Safe Haven Act and will be placed with a foster family until she is adopted.
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