Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938

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By: Mental Floss

Nov 01 2024
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Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938 — Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kid

For most kids in the United States, October 31 is a time to grab a bag and solicit candy door to door. But the city of Des Moines, Iowa, has been a longtime exception. City officials there have disco… [+3023 chars]

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