Pleasant Hill News

There were approximately 57 in attendance at the 30th annual Curtis reunion which was held at the Promise City Community Center Sunday, June 28, 2009.

A Des Moines business sustained $20,000 in damage early June 27 when it was hit by a vehicle, according to a report by Iowa Department of Transportation.

The boat that carried a couple over the Center Street dam Tuesday and led to the dramatic rescue of a Pleasant Hill woman and the drowning of her husband was pulled from the Des Moines River on Friday afternoon.

Bondurant - The program at the Bondurant Go-Getters meeting included a presentation on Morgan horses by Adam Carrothers, horse grooming by John Harris and sewing on buttons by Megan Pitt.

Most of us know someone who's been affected by cancer. That's why the June E. Nylen Center encourages people to take part in their "Race for Hope." More>> Associated Press - July 1, 2009 12:24 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa - Police have identified a Pleasant Hill husband and wife whose small boat went over the Center Street Dam on the Des Moines River, ...

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been appointed chairman of the Division I men's basketball committee for 2010-11. Smith, a former Iowa State athletic director, will succeed UCLA's Dan Guerrero.

The Iowa Department of Transportation says a man drove into a Des Moines pet store, causing $20,000 in damages.

To healthy in Pella: I'd rather wait for my health care visit than not have access to any at all.

To Plain Reality in Ankeny: If you want to use seven years as a standard for no attacks by foreigners on U.S. soil, you could just as easily say there were none the previous eight years under Clinton.

Northeast Des Moines will grow by about 1,800 acres Friday as a result of an annexation initiated by the city.

Sunday's PrideFest festival in Des Moines had its biggest turnout in its 30 years following the April ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court that allowed same-sex marriage.

Adolph and Mary Lee Phillips had a brief courtship and a sparse wedding, but 75 years later, they still sound like newlyweds.

The Elks Car Show will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Elks Lodge, 5420 NE 12th Ave.

To Deafened: The bikes are loud so four-wheelers don't hit us. - Story City 50248 Building wind tower farms to harness the power for electricity sounds like a great idea for saving us heating and cooling costs here in central Iowa since many of the farms are nearby.

Several organizations devoted to outdoor recreation celebrated on June 5 the official designation of the Des Moines River Water Trail in Polk County.

Bondurant - Mathew Eckstat, Cassie McElhaney and Benjamin Phelps were Commended Scholars for their participation in the Iowa Talent Search academic program.

This time last year it was cursed for its flooding. But Friday, the Des Moines River flowing through the city will be celebrated as a state water trail.

Bondurant - Rev. Jerry Thordsen and Glenn Stoll talked about the new addition to the Bondurant Christian Church.

Local residents can help shape the future of Southeast Polk's community education programming through a survey of their interests.

Jeff Werling, the pack-rat teacher and golf coach, was torn on Friday. It was moving day for Southeast Polk High School, and packing was especially tricky for Werling, who had taught out of the same classroom for most of his 31 years at the school.