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1. Des Moines Public Library ends Sunday hours due to $750k funding cut (who13.com) — Des Moines Public Library will end Sunday hours at Central and Franklin Avenue branches after a $750,000 city funding cut, with the last Sunday open set for October 25. Library leaders say they've already left positions vacant and warn further reductions are possible as the city seeks millions more in savings, urging residents to stay engaged in upcoming budget discussions.
2. 'It's outdated': City, partners investing in upgrades to Des Moines skywalk signage (weareiowa.com) — Downtown Des Moines' skywalk system is set for a major signage overhaul, with more than 600 improvements planned to make navigation clearer and more accessible for daily users and visitors. City leaders say the 4-mile network, a long-time downtown asset, needs modern, easier-to-read wayfinding that better serves people with low vision and helps convention planners see Des Moines as competitive.
3. Nearly 200 manufacturing jobs coming to Des Moines metro (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Manufacturing growth in the Des Moines metro could bring 171 new jobs, thanks to state incentives for plant expansions in Ankeny and Altoona. Accumold plans a major addition to support 150 positions, while Summit Products will add space and automation for 21 roles, reflecting Iowa's push to modernize local industry with advanced technologies.
4. 3 takeaways from Southeast Polk football's win over Dowling Catholic (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Central Iowa football fans saw a thriller as Southeast Polk edged Dowling Catholic 31-28 on a last-second field goal, capping a brutal early schedule that included West Des Moines Valley and other top teams. With coverage by the Des Moines Register, the game underscored how strong metro-area 5A programs remain and highlighted Southeast Polk's balanced offense and clutch special teams play.
5. Bookmobile showcases scope of Epstein files during Iowa tour stop (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — A traveling "Epstein Files" bookmobile has parked in Des Moines' East Village, letting residents page through millions of federal records about Jeffrey Epstein and his connections, including Donald Trump. Survivors and visitors describe the exhibit as disturbing but important, and organizers plan to bring an even larger Reading Room installation to Des Moines from Sept. 24-27, with details still to come.
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