Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Des Moines.
🎭 Culture
At the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival, the Escaramuza Zacatecanas explained the history behind their outfits and outlined their upcoming equestrian competition on Oct.
23.
Des Moines Children's Museum is exploring temporary options to keep its exhibits open as West Des Moines redevelops Valley West Mall.
The museum will move to 1200 12th St. next year so families can continue enjoying interactive play.
📰 Economy
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in Lee County could create about 1,700 jobs, and candidates Rob Sand & Zach Lahn say careful tax incentive safeguards are needed.
A special legislative session may be set before Nov. 3 to work out the details.
🏥 Health
About 150 Iowa children are diagnosed with cancer each year, challenging families with tough treatments and lasting side effects.
Doctors remain unable to explain most cases (leaving researchers to seek better answers).
Children’s Cancer Connection camps provide a supportive space — Iowa kids impacted by cancer can simply be kids and join activities with peers.
The camps offer a place to belong and build lasting connections in a nurturing environment.
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