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Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa State Patrol pursuit on Tuesday morning temporarily restricted eastbound travel on Interstate 235, causing traffic delays. The Des Moines Register
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its 2025 state policy priorities focused on economic growth, workforce readiness, housing, and quality of life to enhance Iowa's competitiveness and community vibrancy. Downtown Des Moines
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vertical Vision Flight Academy in Des Moines commenced construction on a new $3 million hangar, aiming for completion by August 2025. KCCI
- ➤ The DMPS Superintendent is initiating efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism through enhanced engagement with students and families. The Des Moines Register
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yumi, a baby snow monkey at Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo, experienced her first snowfall on December 2, 2024. The Des Moines Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for failing to provide voter citizenship status, affecting the verification process for 2,176 registered voters. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Juliann Van Liew was appointed as the new head of the Polk County Health Department, starting Dec. 18 to succeed the retiring Helen Eddy and aiming to use her experience to improve public health outcomes. The Des Moines Register
- ➤ Iowa State University agrees to pay $43,000 to the Des Moines Police Department for the death of police K-9 Hobbs due to a medical error during surgery. KCCI
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End - A Tribute to Humor and Heart
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Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End - A Humorous Reflection
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Family Movie Showing: Little Women (2019)
Experience a cozy movie day with the family, featuring the 2019 adaptation of the classic 'Little Women' along with snacks and crafts.
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WMFC Christmas Tour of Homes Fundraiser
This event is a Christmas tour of homes to raise funds for the Wonderfully Made Family Camp, which supports families with special needs children.
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Annual Holiday Teas at Terrace Hill
Guests can enjoy a festive tea service and hors d’oeuvres in the beautifully decorated historic setting of Terrace Hill during the annual holiday teas event.
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24th Annual Santa Party Benefit
A family-oriented event featuring activity stations for kids, food and drinks, photo opportunities with Santa, and auction items to raise funds for those in need.
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Wine & Watercolor Painting Class
Participants will enjoy a guided painting session with step-by-step instruction while sampling wine and light snacks.
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TechBrew:AM Networking Event in Des Moines
This event features coffee, networking, and a tech discussion led by Jason Katcher, VP & CIO at ITA Group, at West End Architectural Salvage.
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Community Resource Outreach Event
The Des Moines Public Library will host an event to connect residents with vital community resources, including meal sites and support services.
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NOLA Holiday Show Featuring NOLA Jazz Band
Experience the NOLA Jazz Band live at Des Moines' renowned jazz club, showcasing an evening of vibrant and festive music.
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