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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Black Iowa News, founded by Dana James, releases the Black Iowa Voter Guide to empower and inform Black Iowans about voting rights, election deadlines, and Black candidates, aiming to enhance voter participation as a form of community care. KCCI
- ➤ Central Iowa adapts its Beggars' Night tradition to accommodate families, with some cities moving the celebration to the last Saturday of October. The Des Moines Register
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Michigan truck driver was convicted of vehicular homicide for fatally striking a tow truck driver while under the influence on Interstate 80. The Des Moines Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ta-Nehisi Coates, renowned for his award-winning book 'Between the World and Me,' discusses his latest work 'The Message' at a sold-out event in Des Moines, drawing on themes of myth, truth, and liberation. Radio Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa House Democrats allege education savings accounts have led to the opening of new private schools at the expense of public schools, a claim contested by the governor's office. Iowa Public Radio
- ➤ Iowa Democrats attribute 16 public school closures to the education savings account program, amid GOP defense and expansion of school choice options. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In their only debate, Iowa 2nd congressional district candidates Ashley Hinson and Sarah Corkery clashed on immigration, abortion rights, and the Trump-era tax cuts, expressing their distinct approaches to these key issues. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra expresses optimism about bipartisan support for passing a new five-year Farm Bill after the election, amidst discussions on federal crop insurance subsidies and SNAP funding. Radio Iowa
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa residents are encouraged to set their thermostats to 68 degrees in winter for comfort and efficiency, amidst discussions on optimal heating temperatures and energy saving tips. The Des Moines Register
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Back to the Future: The Musical
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An Evening with Alabama at Wells Fargo Arena
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Back To The Future - The Musical
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Family Storytime: Engage with 'What Do You Do with an Idea?'
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Live Storytelling Night at Hoyt Sherman Place
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2024 Iowa Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference
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Preschool Storytime: Water Fun for Little Ones
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Brad Williams Live Comedy Show
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