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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Kristin Ramsey's defense requests documents on policies, protocol of investigating agencies (wqad.com) — Defense attorneys for Kristin Ramsey, charged in the 2011 killing of realtor Ashley Okland, are now demanding detailed policy documents from the West Des Moines Police Department and other agencies. They argue these records on evidence collection, interviews, and investigative procedures are essential to prepare a full defense ahead of trial in this long-running local case.
• Iowa teachers earn less than national average as NEA president visits Iowa (who13.com) — West Des Moines educators just hosted the new National Education Association president at Hillside Elementary, highlighting how Iowa teacher pay still lags the national average despite recent state raises. Her visit focused on rising costs, multiple jobs many educators work, and how unions can boost salaries as the new school year begins.
• Vacant office tower at Merle Hay Mall pitched for senior housing (axios.com) — A proposal to turn Merle Hay Mall's vacant office tower into affordable senior housing is competing for up to $14 million in federal tax credits, alongside a Dubuque project and one led by Community Housing Initiatives of West Des Moines. If selected, the local nonprofit would test a new, more climate-resilient affordable housing model that could influence future projects near you.
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