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Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 8th Street bridge in Des Moines has reopened to traffic ahead of schedule after undergoing structural repairs, improving commute times into downtown. KCCI
- ➤ The Des Moines Police Department is encouraging women to apply for openings by hosting a policing forum with training advice and demonstrations this Saturday. KCCI
- ➤ Efforts to transform the former Spaghetti Works site in Des Moines into a bar face opposition amidst community concerns and preferences for a community-focused business. WHO 13
- ➤ Beaverdale VFW Auxiliary 9127 is organizing a supply drive for homeless veterans, accepting a wide range of donations through October 17. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines police are investigating a targeted shooting on Ingersoll Avenue that injured four people and are asking for public assistance, noting a slight increase in gun violence compared to last year. KCCI
- ➤ Des Moines police are investigating two incidents where shots were fired, finding shell casings and some property damage but no injuries reported. KCCI
- ➤ Two juveniles were arrested for starting a small fire in a bathroom at Lincoln High School, leading to an evacuation without injuries and minor smoke damage. WHO 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tiffany Tauscheck joins the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, representing Greater Des Moines to advise on national economic and business strategies. Downtown Des Moines
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Transportation approved 56% of the requested permits for traffic cameras across several municipalities, with Des Moines and Fort Dodge among those receiving permissions for fixed and mobile camera locations. The Des Moines Register
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