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It's unfortunate, but when local union members get older, they get treated poorly.
New database: Population estimates by city
North Liberty was the fastest growing city in eastern Iowa between July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007, growing by nearly 10 percent and surpassing the 10,000-resident mark for the first time, according to U.S. ...
Iowa Sweet Corn Makes a Comeback
After a long wait, home-grown corn is finally available in Iowa. Iowa grown sweet corn was finally being sold in local parking lots on Saturday.
Crowd protests Grimes' address plan
Grimes, Ia. - Nearly 200 Grimes residents and business owners turned out Thursday night to protest a proposal to change more than 80 percent of the city's addresses by Oct.
Builders seek review of Johnston sprinkler rules
Johnston's fire code and developers' desire for lower construction costs have ignited discussion among city officials and leaders of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines.
Urbandale absorbs 80 acres from Grimes
The Urbandale City Council has approved a request for voluntary annexation of 80 acres located in the city of Grimes.
Music program gets kids' toes tapping
Brielle Scholle, 2, of Grimes was putting so much energy into singing and dancing at the Grimes Northwest YMCA Thursday that she had to stop for a little breather.
Dolls reflect culture, history
Six-year-old Zoe Randazzo has learned lessons about the Great Depression, slavery and World War II, and she hasn't even started first-grade. She learned about all that American history not from school teachers, ...
Sweet corn purists who demand the Iowa-grown variety at their cookouts will be disappointed this Fourth of July weekend.
Card games are Wednesdays in Grimes
Bridge and other card games are played from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Grimes Community Center Senior Activity Room, 410 S. Main St.
Polk County Conservation has completed construction of the natural 'playscape' at Jester Park near Grimes and Johnston.
Johnston gives first nod to senior community
A senior-housing community that developers say will cater to adults in at least four communities received initial approval from the Johnston City Council last week.
Another foreclosure lawsuit against Regency
Top Regency officials recently defaulted on $3.7 million worth of loans, a central Iowa lender has claimed.
Rebecca Ashley and Matthew Stites of Des Moines graduated from William Penn University in Oskaloosa.
At one point, Abel T. McCleary missed four in a row. The 90-year-old Ankeny resident attended his first family reunion at age 5. From 1942-45, he fought in World War II, and those Iowa gatherings had to wait.
Fundraising kicks off for YMCA in Grimes
Fundraising has begun for the Northwest YMCA in Grimes, which is scheduled to be built within the next two to three years.
3PM Update: Saylorville Reduces Outflow
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reduced outflow from Saylorville Lake to help shorten an anticipated crest on the Des Moines River, officials said Friday.
Des Moines Evacuations Still Advised, Despite River Forecast Changes
June 13, 2008-- A voluntary evacuation of downtown Des Moines is still in effect, even after new numbers from the Army Corps of Engineers have been released, showing water levels may not be quite as high as ...
Trail will link Ankeny, Woodward
It won't be long before a bicyclist leaving Ankeny can pedal all the way to Woodward on the same trail.
Grimes' Funtastic Days starts Thursday
More than anything, Rick Hutcheson is hoping for good weather for Grimes' Funtastic Days.