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Bondurant girls reach national level of Bible Bee
Three Bondurant girls navigated an "overwhelming" amount of material to qualify for the first National Bible Bee in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
Crews Investigate Overturned Boat
Rescue crews were called to the Des Moines River on Monday on a report of an overturned boat.
Hansen: Des Moines area incumbents get the bum's rush
Incumbents do lose elections. Unless they are a U.S. senator from Iowa or live in Terrace Hill, it happens all the time.
Toad Valley Golf Course to host comedy show
Comedian Scott Long will perform in the Des Moines area for the first time in almost a decade Friday, Nov.
Dively unseats Hildebrand in race for Pleasant Hill
Jason Dively surpassed the 50-percent mark to gain election as Pleasant Hill's mayor.
Tuesday's election: Candidate profiles & more for local city council, mayoral races
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Palin turns down Iowa group's invite, asks to come later
Former Gov. Sarah Palin declined the invitation to speak at an Iowa social conservative group's fall fundraiser next month in Des Moines, after the group had publicly invited the Republican considered a 2012 presidential prospect this week.
Budget, sports complex at issue during Pleasant Hill candidate forum
The mayoral race in Pleasant Hill is heavy on experience. The City Council ballot will feature six newcomers.
You know "Going Green" has caught on when the military implements it. The Navy recently unveiled its first Hybrid warship - the WASP-class Makin Island.
Hotel Manager Stabbed In Robbery 1hr
A hotel manager in Altoona was hospitalized after an apparent stabbing. Altoona police said they were called to the Adventureland Inn at 9:00 p.m. Sunday on a stabbing report.
Fix-it man's signs draw city's complaints
Randy Thompson fixes faded headlights. A dispute with the city of Des Moines has Thompson trying to fix some legal problems, too.
Looking Back: 1959 - M'ville students gave second floor remodeling mixed reviews
BONDURANT - Betty and Everett Herman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Community ed program delivers what people want
Bette Lou Neal has been a dance instructor for nearly 30 years, and she keeps her courses convenient.
Hundreds wait in line for H1N1 flu vaccines
More than 600 people waited Thursday morning outside the Polk County Health Department offices in Des Moines for free H1N1 influenza vaccinations.
Haunted houses:Where to find ghosts and goblins - and walk with zombies.
Ghosts and goblins are scary at any age, and there are plenty of chances to meet them this month with a full slate of haunted houses and other events to celebrate Halloween.
Your 2 Cents' Worth for Tuesday, October 13, 2009
I think Culver is a good example that sometimes following in your father's footsteps isn't always a good idea.
Looking Back: 1969 - Altoona had a new school, Runnells opens a new post office
The Campus hosted a benefit sock hop for the Joe, Sherry, Ben and John Medlin family.
My D.M. Top 5: Spots for a Saturday morning run and coffee stop
Ben Cox, 27, loan officer at Keystone Savings Bank, and co-founder of the Marshalltown Track Club 1. STATE CAPITOL.
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Des Moines Metro: What's New in Des Moines
The area around it is planned to have loads of new shops, hotels, movie theaters and more.
For years I have heard people from the eastern side of Des Moines complain about how the western side gets all the attention.