Ames Local News – Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Friday, December 20th, 2024

Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Ames initiates a time-of-use pilot program offering lower electric rates during off-peak hours to potentially reduce power customers' bills. KCCI

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Iowa experienced strong winds with gusts surpassing 50 mph in multiple locations, introducing colder temperatures. KCCI

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Iowa vaping businesses file a lawsuit against the Department of Revenue challenging a new law mandating FDA marketing authorization for their products, set to take effect on February 3, 2025. KCCI
➤ House Republicans agree on a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, requiring Democratic support for Senate passage and including extensions and relief measures for farmers. Local 5

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Iowa reports an increase in walking pneumonia cases, with it accounting for 1 in every 500 ER visits across 90% of the state's hospitals in November, especially affecting young children. KCCI

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AMES REAL ESTATE

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AMES ANNOUNCEMENTS

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