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Thursday, September 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Miller from West Des Moines walks across Iowa to raise awareness and funds for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, inspired by his nephew and previous walks for personal causes. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Des Moines City Council unveils the Rick Neumann Family Playground and Sprayground at Gray's Lake Park, set to open in 2026 with a fundraising goal of $2.5 million. KCCI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Police and Fire Department responded to a rollover crash on eastbound I-235, causing significant traffic delays. WHO 13
- ➤ In Des Moines, a fire led to one person being hospitalized for smoke inhalation and the death of six pets, with the fire largely extinguished by the time firefighters arrived due to closed doors reducing oxygen access. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines police officer Cade Moritz, shot in the head by a suspect during a September incident, has been released from the hospital and entered rehab. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Des Moines police officers were deemed justified in a shooting where friendly fire injured one officer and killed a suspect who aimed a pellet gun at them, amidst a vehicle pursuit following a domestic dispute investigation. The Des Moines Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Des Moines Partnership has opened nominations for the 2025-26 DSM Fellowship Program aimed at developing early career professionals. Downtown Des Moines
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the Iowa 3rd Congressional District race, Republican Zach Nunn and Democrat Lanon Baccam outline differing priorities on abortion, inflation, and IVF ahead of the election. The Des Moines Register
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Season Debut Concert Featuring Olga Kern
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Animate! & Nightmare Weekend in Des Moines
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Family Storytime: 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
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Postpartum Support Group for Parents
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Sesame Street Live! Ticket Giveaway and Storytime at the Library
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