FROM KCCI: West Des Moines plans to rebuild fire station at Ashworth and Valley West Drive. West Des Moines city leaders announced plans to replace the city’s oldest fire and EMS station at Ashworth and Valley West Drive, located just southeast of Valley High School, with a modern facility. For nearly 55 years, firefighters and EMS crews have responded to emergencies from the station, which was originally built in 1972 as a combined fire station and police station. However, the facility has aged significantly, prompting the city to pursue modernization. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: More than 80 students come forward amid Oskaloosa misconduct investigation. More than 80 students have come forward to admit their involvement in homecoming activities that led to the cancelation of an Oskaloosa high school football game, according to the Oskaloosa Community School District. “We did have a list of students that were identified by law enforcement. I was pleased to report they all self-reported,” Superintendant Mike Fisher told WHO 13’s Katie Kaplan. “So, with that in mind, we are going to allow the students to have the privilege of having their homecoming dance at a time to be determined in the future, because it did meet our expectations for that.” ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Weeks of rain bring slow start to fall attractions in Iowa. A rainy start to September has created challenges for some of Iowa's fall attractions, but not every business is feeling the effects in the same way. At Wilson's Orchard & Farm near Cumming, IA, muddy conditions have complicated operations during one of the busiest times of the year. "We still have a lot of apples to be picked," said Erin McMeen of Wilson's Orchard. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself. President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency. The global economy has been shaken by his decision to launch a war against Iran. Anxiety about the social impact being wrought by artificial intelligence is surging. And questions linger about the future of the United Nations itself with Trump’s scaling back U.S. financial support for the United Nations. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment. CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from White House grounds, calling the selective ban — based on the content of their coverage — illegal and a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment. Trump said in a post that he ”cherished” a free press but not “FAKE NEWS.” “White House access is a privilege — not a right,” the administration posted on X. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Ottumwa man charged with first-degree murder after shooting victim dies. An Ottumwa man initially charged with attempted murder in a shooting last week has now been charged with first-degree murder after the victim died. The shooting happened Wednesday night at a mobile home park, according to Ottumwa police. Court documents say Donovan Joseph Wilson, 19, was arguing with the victim, later identified as 19-year-old Cameron Joseph Downen, over the phone. They both agreed to meet up and fight. ... READ MORE

Today's deals
• Crouse Cafe (115 E. Salem Ave., Indianola) features beef and noodles specials specials today.
 
• High Life Lounge (200 S.W. Second St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special tenderloin, tots and tang pie for $12.99.
 
• Fresh Thyme (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) has $6 quarts of prepared soup on Mondays. rotisserie chickens on Tuesdays. 
 
• The Empire's (223 Fourth St., Des Moines) Tuesday special is chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes for $10.
 
• Flamingo Lounge (3089 North Ave., Norwalk) has half-priced flatbreads on Tuesdays.
 
• Tuesday is $5 chats day at Desi Bites (3820 100th St., Urbandale).
 
• Spaghetti and meatballs is today's special at Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni). 
 
• Talk Shop Lounge (3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles) has a deal Mondays on fried beef tacos, $3.
 
• The False Nine Social Club (206 Fifth St., Valley Junction) offers half-priced appetizers on Tuesdays.
 
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines) celebrates Tomahawk Tuesday with a choice of 35-ounce prime tomahawk or 34-ounce prime porterhouse, two salads, two sides and two desserts. $162.
 
• Waveland Cafe (4708 University Ave., Des Moines) offers meat loaf specials today.
 
• B&B Grocery, Meat and Deli (2001 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special Killer's grinder with fries and soda $11.95.
 
• Striking Sparrow (1930 S.E. Sixth St.) has a $12 double smash with fries and soda every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• All pizzas are half priced at Maggie's Rumble Room (1432 Second Ave., Des Moines) 5-9 p.m. on Tuesdays.
 
• It's steak night at Grand Junction (1970 Grand Ave., West Des Moines). Steak, salad and potato $13.99. 
 
• Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster (9500 University, West Des Moines) offers fried chicken dinner special on Tuesdays, $17-23, plus half-priced whiskey pours.

 
• Mullet’s Norwalk offers a free kids meal per adult meal on Tuesdays 4 p.m. to close.
 
• Mickey's Irish Pub (50 S.E. Laurel St., Waukee) has a special $10 half-pound burger with a side all day Tuesday. 
 
• Kelly's Little Nipper (1701 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers a "Tendy's Tuesday" pork tenderloin basket with a drink for $11.50.
 
• The Station on Ingersoll (3124 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special pork tenderloin with a side for $10.
 
• Eastside Eddie's (3517 E. 26th St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special cheeseburger with fries, tots or salad and a drink for $10.
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) offers $7 breakfasts and $8 burgers Tuesdays.
 
• Pelican Post (265 50th St., West Des Moines) offers a special smashburger with cheese, fries and a draft beer for $12 on Tuesdays.
 
• Johnny's Italian Steakhouses have a beef stroganoff special on Tuesdays, $14 including beverage.
 
• Smoking Goat Pub (3015 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines) hosts 222 BBQ today from 5-9 p.m.
 
• Baklava is half priced Tuesdays at Istanbul Cafe and Bakery (3281 100th, Urbandale). 
 
• Red Robin stores are featuring a $10 cheeseburger with an "endless side" on Tuesdays.
 
• Jethro's Tuesday special is 2 pounds of bone-in smoked wings for the price of one. 
 
• Kids meals are half price till 2 p.m. today at Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale).  
 
• Taco Tuesday brings serious discounts to La Familia (1610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines), all Taco John's, all Abelardo's, all Fernando’s, Malo (900 Mulberry St., Des Moines), Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines), Club 2000 (422 Indianola Road, Des Moines), The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines), Gilroy's (1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines), Jack's Place Grill & Bar, (6112 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines) and both Faustino's. 
 
• Most Hy-Vees offer $6 two entrees Chinese deli meals on Tuesdays. 
 
• Today is beef and noodles day at Maxie's Supper Club (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines).

• Fareway has sales through Saturday on whole roasted chickens at $5.88, beef stew meat at $7.99/pound and cauliflower at $2.99.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

1961: President Kennedy signs Peace Corps legislation. In an important victory for his Cold War foreign policy, President John F. Kennedy signs legislation establishing the Peace Corps as a permanent government agency. Kennedy believed that the Peace Corps could provide a new and unique weapon in the war against communism. … READ MORE

1975: President Ford survives second assassination attempt. On Sept. 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore aims a gun at President Gerald Ford as he leaves the Saint Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California. The attempt on the president’s life came only 17 days after another woman had tried to assassinate Ford while he was on his way to give a speech to the California legislature in Sacramento. … READ MORE

1980: Iran-Iraq War begins. Long-standing border disputes and political turmoil in Iran prompt Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to launch an invasion of Iran’s oil-producing province of Khuzestan. After initial advances, the Iraqi offense was repulsed. In 1982, Iraq voluntarily withdrew and sought a peace agreement, but the Ayatollah Khomeini renewed fighting. Stalemates and the deaths of thousands of young Iranian conscripts in Iraq followed. Population centers in both countries were bombed, and Iraq employed chemical weapons. In the Persian Gulf, a “tanker war” curtailed shipping and increased oil prices. In 1988, Iran agreed to a cease-fire. … READ MORE

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