Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
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🎭 Culture
KCCI anchor Eric Hanson won his sixth National Edward R.
Murrow Award—recognizing Excellence in Writing for a story that followed two Grimes siblings over 16 years and captured their full-circle voting moment. His work has consistently brought local life to the forefront.
🏥 Health
Iowa officials confirmed the state's first case of West Nile virus this year in a middle-aged adult from northern Iowa, and Polk County Health Department warned residents to use EPA-registered repellent and cover up when outdoors.
Iowa State University data showed record levels of the virus in mosquito traps—floodwater from heavy rains helped boost the mosquito population.
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