Clive News Archives

Iowa artists will present three visions for Clive's first city-supported public art project at a meeting on Wednesday.

Register by July 3 for the inaugural Charles Gabus Memorial Bike Ride at 1 p.m. July 5 at Walker Johnston Park, 9098 Douglas Ave, in Urbandale.

The Waukee Public Library, 950 Warrior Lane, will be closed July 3 and 4 in observance of Independence Day.

The city of Clive and the Des Moines Cycle Club will host Ride'n Green to the Farmers Market each Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at the Clive Aquatic Center parking lot, 1801 N.W. 114th St.

The Clive City Council decided Thursday it does not want to end bus service to residents in the community.

Financial reform isn't about the economy; it's about power. Will corporations continue to control government, or will government control corporations? The winner will be the one making an offer that can't be refused.

Starting Thursday, Clive residents can view and comment on three proposals for the first public art project in the city.

The Clive Festival continues today and Saturday at the Clive Aquatic Center, 1801 N.W. 114th St.

Representatives from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will hold a public meeting for Clive residents from 9 to 11 a.m. today in the Community Room at Clive City Hall, 1900 N.W. 114th St.

Ginger Johnson of Snap! Creative Works will present 'The Power of the Customer Experience' from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 24.

The charges for street widening are too high and the benefits too few, some say.

Seventeen-year-old Natalie McLinden received a round of applause for attending her Spanish class at Waukee High School.

Tonight's Clive After Five will be held at Uncle Buck's Party Bar due to rain. The event runs 5-8 p.m. and Gimmik will perform.

The 12th annual Light the Night for Sight Walk fundraiser is set for Thursday at the Clive Aquatic Center.

Clive Clive Elementary will again be hosting our Summer Library Program for all Clive students and families.

Wind power could be generated at some Clive homes under an ordinance being considered by the Clive City Council.

Waukee librarian Erin McDonough had to use her whole arsenal to determine a winner of the Waukee Food Fear Factor contest on May 28.

Metro-area trail enthusiasts will celebrate National Trails Weekend on Friday through Sunday with a series of walks, runs and rides dubbed "Trail Daze." Kick off National Trails Weekend by taking part in the Des Moines River Water Trail official designation at 5 p.m. Friday at Prospect Park, 1225 Prospect Road in Des Moines.

The Friends of the Clive Public Library will hold its 10th annual book sale next week.

Caroline McGowan turned a cliche on its ear for her graduation address: "Today is not the first day of the rest of our lives," she said.

Alex G. Miller of West Des Moines will be featured in the 2008-09 edition of 'Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.' Miller attends Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.

A lower-than-expected bid on a road project in Clive will ensure 17 property owners will be assessed less for improvements to University Boulevard than first estimated.