Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
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📰 Economy
Ames initiates a time-of-use pilot program offering lower electric rates during off-peak hours to potentially reduce power customers' bills.
🌲 Environment
Iowa experienced strong winds with gusts surpassing 50 mph in multiple locations, introducing colder temperatures.
🏛️ Government
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.
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.
🏥 Health
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.
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