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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials conclude the Perry, Iowa school shooter acted alone with no prior indications of intent, resulting in no charges being filed. KCCI
- ➤ A second man was arrested in Des Moines for allegedly using an explosive device on a vehicle, following the arrest of his brother for a similar offense. The Des Moines Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Director Max Leonida finishes the first round of filming in Iowa for 'Winter Harvest', a film set in the early 1980s, leveraging local talent and resources with plans to continue shooting in Italy. Radio Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa forecasts a $1 billion drop in state revenue over two years due to significant tax cuts, despite a current budget surplus and economic growth. Iowa Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Public Schools adjusted the graduation schedule for the Class of 2025 to accommodate the Iowa High School Track and Field Championship and reduce traffic issues. KCCI
- ➤ Iowa's DPS Commissioner Stephan Bayens emphasizes the importance of active parental involvement, reporting suspicious behaviors, and securing firearms to prevent school shootings. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Secretary of State's office is assessing the impact of a typo in Polk County's early voting ballots on a constitutional amendment concerning gubernatorial succession. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Lanon Baccam discussed reducing prescription drug costs in Des Moines, amidst the highly competitive 3rd District congressional race in Iowa. The Des Moines Register
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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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Preschool Storytime: Water Fun for Little Ones
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Des Moines Symphony Orchestra Performance Featuring Geneva Lewis
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