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Griess, Moore win D.M. council runoff elections

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:34:00 CDT

Des Moines will have two new council members in January, both of whom have said balancing the budget is a top priority.

Cocaine may have had role in drowning

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:08:00 CDT

A man whose disappearance on Oct. 31 triggered a massive search effort on the north side of Des Moines ingested cocaine at some point before he went missing, according to autopsy results.

Des Moines’ North Side Library anniversary observed

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:31:00 CDT

Cake and refreshments will be served from 2 to 4p.m. Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the North Side Library at its current location, 3516 Fifth Ave.

Spotlight shines on East High stage

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:12:00 CDT

Expect a night of suspense as East High students try to unravel the mysterious death of an actress in the school’s winter play, "Rehearsal for Murder."

Holly and Ivy Tour features historic mansions

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:57:00 CDT

The annual Holly and Ivy Tour returns this weekend with festive old-time holiday cheer, refreshments and entertainment at three historic Des Moines mansions.

Goodrell kids help peers become healthy

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:08:00 CDT

Twelve students from Goodrell Middle School will be spearheading efforts to help their classmates become more physically active and eat healthy, nutritious foods.

Des Moines Realtors assist homeless youths

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:59:00 CDT

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers received a $3,000 grant from the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors Foundation to use for the Buchanan Transitional Living Center, a program for coed, unaccompanied youths aged 16 to 21. While in the program, the youths receive support in setting and achieving educational, vocational and personal living goals. They also focus on developing healthy living habits, attending to physical and emotional health issues and establishing positive relationships with peers and other adults.

Volunteers needed in the Des Moines area

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:21:00 CDT

West Des Moines Human Services is seeking sponsors for its holiday Adopt-A-Family program which connects sponsors with families in need. Sponsors are asked to provide gifts and a holiday meal. In addition, new, unwrapped toys are needed for distribution to low-income families that are not adopted. Contact Melinda Hotovec at 222-3663 or Melinda.Hotovec@wdm-ia.com.

Des Moines library adds furlough days to holiday closure

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:42:00 CDT

Budget cuts have hit the Des Moines Public Library, and all six branches will be closed Dec. 21-27 and employees put on unpaid leave.

City Council approves McHenry Park trail replacement

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:50:00 CDT

A controversial plan to cut down about 100 large trees to replace a recreational trail connection as part of the Birdland levee reconstruction was approved Monday by the Des Moines City Council.

Drop off unused medications at pharmacies

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:41:00 CDT

Leftover or expired medications can be a hazard if left in homes and a pollutant to groundwater if tossed in the trash.

Crime report — Des Moines

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:00 CDT

100 block of Hull Avenue, Nov. 15 - A man was reportedly hit several times with a hammer by an intruder in his house. The suspect reportedly asked where the money was. The victim was found the next day by his wife.

Tindrell, Robinson keep Y programs positive

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:25:00 CDT

The John R. Grubb YMCA gave a big thank-you to two of its most important volunteers recently.

AIB student volunteers go above and beyond

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:14:00 CDT

Students at AIB College of Business have donated more than 25,000 hours of their time to community organizations in the past four years.

D.M. schools approve 78 to take early retirement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:00 CDT

The number of Des Moines public school employees who sought early retirement this year was higher than the district’s average.

Every School Every Thursday -- Des Moines east/north

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:59:00 CDT

The Des Moines schools’ Success program received the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network’s Crystal Star Program Award of Excellence in dropout recovery, intervention and prevention. Honorees must have been in existence for at least three years, have an evaluation component showing clear evidence of accomplishments contributing to effective dropout prevention strategies and work, and have implemented at least five of the 15 strategies of the center. "Strategies implemented by the Success program include school-community collaboration, safe learning environments, family engagement, early literacy development, mentoring/tutoring, and after school and summer opportunities," said Margaret Jensen Connet, program manager, "but the panel of judges was most impressed with our family engagement and year-round programming, and the outcomes the program has achieved."