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Windsor Heights News

Local news for Windsor Heights, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | KCCI

Girls Raise Money For Flood Victims

Some Windsor Heights youngsters set up a weekend lemonade stand to raise money for Iowa flood victims.

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

Des Moines Register

Hanusa is Windsor Heights citizen of year

A moment that personified George Hanusa's work in Windsor Heights came in March 2003.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

Des Moines Register

People on the Move for July 8, 2008

NEW JOBS Re/Max Real Estate Group has announced the following new associates: * Mary Todd and Lowell Bauer have joined the Windsor Heights office.

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Related Topix: Pleasant Hill, IA, Iowa, West Des Moines, IA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Des Moines Register

Gourmet goat debuts in metro

Scott Stroud knew he was living dangerously a few weeks ago by putting goat meat on the menu as a weekend special.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

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Fire damages Urbandale home

A Urbandale home was damaged by a fire about 6:40 p.m. today. Flames were coming out of an upper-floor window at at 3920 67th St.

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

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Uncle Sam saluted in Windsor Heights

Instrumentalists, dancers, baton twirlers and singers mixed with high school rock bands during the Windsor Heights Fourth of July celebration.

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

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Val Air stabbing victims, suspects identified

A 13-year-old stabbing victim improved to fair condition this morning, and another man injured in the same incident is still in fair condition .

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Related Topix: West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Clive, IA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Grandparents of slain 5 year old host reception

Last year on August 12, Micheal Brosnahan, 51, of Perry, Iowa is struck and killed by a boater on West Lake Okoboji.

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Des Moines Register

Windsor Heights wins ZIP code fight

A longtime source of irritation for Windsor Heights residents and business owners will be corrected when the city gets its own ZIP code next year.

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Related Topix: Urbandale, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Des Moines Register

Pleasant Hill part of salt facility project

The Pleasant Hill City Council has entered into a collaborative agreement to improve salt access during the winter months.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

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Windsor Heights skips fireworks

There will be no rocket's red glare or bombs bursting in air in Windsor Heights for the Fourth of July.

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Related Topix: Urbandale, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

WOI-TV West Des Moines

Three Years Later, No Solution in Miller Case

Three years have passed since the disappearance and murder of 5-year-old Evelyn Miller, but authorities say they're still optimistic about a break in the case.

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Related Topix: Floyd County, IA, Charles City, IA, Floyd, IA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

KCCI

Windsor Heights Gets Its Own Zip Code

The city of Windsor Heights announced Thursday that the city has been issued its own zip code.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Des Moines Register

Arts Festival: Become an artist in three steps

Inspired by the talent at this weekend's art shows? Following these three steps won't guarantee you a booth at next year's event, but it just might get you on display at a place where people can sip a latte and ...

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Ames, IA

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Des Moines Register

Des Moines west notebook

Windsor Heights city staff will spray around the city for mosquitoes on July 1. Residents can report problem areas or request the city not spray along their property by calling Windsor Heights City Hall at ...

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Wed Jun 25, 2008

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Nine cities collaborate on road salt storage site

Waukee will join eight other communities to build a shared storage facility for road salt.

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Related Topix: Waukee, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Johnston, IA, Urbandale, IA, Clive, IA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Des Moines Register

Crime report -- Windsor Heights

7229 University Ave., June 9 - A Kum & Go employee reported the theft of $40.07 in fuel. 6500 block of Forest Court, June 10 - A Windsor Heights woman reported $250 worth of damage to her car from a broken windshield. 1100 block of 66th Street, June 10 - A Windsor Heights woman reported $450 worth of damage to her car from a broken back window. 7900 Hickman Road, June 10 - An employee with the U.S. Postal Service reported four tires had been slashed on a vehicle in the postal service parking lot. 6800 block of Colby Avenue, June 10 - A Windsor Heights man reported $250 worth of damage to his car from a broken windshield. 6500 block of Northwest Drive, June 10 - A Windsor Heights man reported $250 worth of damage to his car from a broken front window. 6600 block of Forest Court, June 10 - A Windsor Heights man reported $500 worth of damage to his car from broken front and rear windshields. Hickman Road and 63rd Street, June 11 - Police charged a 24-year-old Urbandale man with driving with a suspended license. 73rd Street and Hickman Road, June 11 - Police charged a 24-year-old Urbandale woman with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 1001 73rd St., June 11 - A Wal-Mart employee reported the theft of $240 in cash. 66th Street and Allison Avenue, June 11 - A person reported the theft of a bicycle. 80th Street and College Drive, June 11 - Police charged a 19-year-old Des Moines man with shoplifting for reportedly stealing $46.01 in gas from Kum & Go at 7229 University Ave. 1300 block of 73rd Street, June 11 - Police charged a 54-year-old Urbandale man with public intoxication. 66th Street and University Avenue, June 12 - Police charged a 29-year-old Prairie City man with driving with a suspended license. 73rd Street and Buffalo Road, June 13 - Police charged a 26-year-old Des Moines woman with driving with a suspended license. 7229 University Ave., June 13 - A Winterset woman reported the theft of a purse from Kum & Go. The loss included $25 in cash, prescription medication, and debit and credit cards . 1100 block of 66th Street, June 13 - A Windsor Heights man reported being the victim of a domestic assault resulting in injury. 6400 block of Washington Avenue, June 14 - Police charged a 35-year-old Windsor Heights man with assault causing serious injury. 7400 block of Hickman Road, June 14 - Police charged a 50-year-old Des Moines woman with driving with a suspended license. 1001 73rd St., June 14 - Police charged a 45-year-old Des Moines man with shoplifting for reportedly stealing a $24 camping pad. 1001 73rd St., June 15 - Police charged an 18-year-old Waukee man with shoplifting for reportedly stealing $38.18 worth of alcohol. 1200 block of 73rd Street, June 16 - Police charged a 25-year-old West Des Moines woman wanted on an arrest warrant with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

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Related Topix: Prairie City, IA, Urbandale, IA, Drugs

Sat Jun 21, 2008

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Urbandale police probe vandalism of 13 vehicles

Urbandale and Windsor Heights police are investigating a spree of vandalism that caused more than $1,700 worth of damage to 13 vehicles in those communities.

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Related Topix: Urbandale, IA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Des Moines Register

Windsor Heights residents say construction site leads to flooding

First it was dust in her lungs. On Sunday it was water in her basement. 'I've had enough,' said Windsor Heights resident Linda Smith, 2019 68th St.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

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Witness sought in bar shooting turns himself in to police

A Des Moines man Urbandale police had been seeking as a material witness to a fatal shooting Sunday morning at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 2301 Rocklyn Drive, turned himself in to authorities Monday night.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Clive, IA, Polk County, IA

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