Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A comprehensive guide listing resources and support organizations for those facing food insecurity in Des Moines, including information on how to contribute. The Des Moines Register
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Corrections is searching for Keemary Joe Foster, a 25-year-old inmate who failed to return to his work release facility at Fort Des Moines. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A U.S. judge ruled Des Moines Area Community College must cease using its new D logo due to its resemblance to Drake University's branding, indicating potential trademark infringement. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Lincoln High School's Amaria 'Tia' Daye, celebrated for her exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements, was named the Des Moines Register's Student of the Week. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dallas County Auditor's recount confirms State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott's victory by 29 votes in central Iowa's legislative race, with the second-place finisher yet to concede. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Des Moines, Polk County, and eight suburbs agreed to keep the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority running, working together to redesign the system over the next 18 months and adhere to a new funding formula. The Des Moines Register
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Heather Hyatt created the Owlberry Lane toy line, inspired by a world she invented with her daughter during her cancer battle. The Des Moines Register
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