DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Several high school students in Des Moines who consumed Delta-8 THC gummies became seriously sick. The gummy has 100mg of THC per gummy. Five students from a metro area school consumed anywhere from half a gummy bear to two full gummy bears. Two of the students who ate two full gummy bears were sent to the ER. Common symptoms from all five of the students include high heart rates, anxiety, nausea, and severe paranoia.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Democrats are expected to learn if they will remain first in the nation for future caucuses in December. The Democratic National Committee Rules & Bylaws Committee will discuss, and come to a decision, when the committee meets December 1 to 3 in Washington, D.C.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – People across Iowa and the U.S. are flocking to lottery retailers ahead of tonight’s Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is around $800 million, the second-largest prize in the game’s history and the fifth-largest in North American lottery history.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) Friday night, Iowa’s section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) recognized Cedar Rapids for having the best water in Iowa. Every year, AWWA holds a blind tasting competition to determine which Iowa community provides the best-tasting drinking water. Entries were judged by a panel of local media personalities based on appearance, odor, taste, and after-taste.