Pilot project seeks to improve health with walkable schools
Getting to school in the most healthful way — by walking or biking — will become an easier choice for students of three Des Moines Public Schools, under a pilot [...]
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Posted January 24, 2017in Just Released
Posted January 19, 2017in Just Released
Reward offered for information leading to arrests in Waukee case
Waukee Crime Stoppers and the Waukee Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for a recent report of shots fired. On [...]
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Posted January 17, 2017in Just Released
PBR Velocity Tour to make its debut in Des Moines
The PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour will bring its thrilling, adrenaline-filled, edge-of-your seat excitement to Wells Fargo Arena on April 22. The PBR’s Velocity Tour [...]
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Posted January 12, 2017in Just Released
Def Leppard, Poison announce Des Moines concert stop at Wells Fargo Arena
Def Leppard announced they will return to Des Moines with Poison and Tesla in support at Wells Fargo Arena on April 24. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 21 [...]
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Posted January 11, 2017in Just Released
Urbandale schools announce dates for 2017–2018 kindergarten registration meetings
Families within the Urbandale Community School District (UCSD), or those considering open enrollment, with kindergarten-age students for the 2017–2018 school year are invited to attend a Kindergarten Registration Meeting at [...]
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Posted January 11, 2017in Just Released
Des Moines RV and Outdoor rolls into Iowa Events Center Jan. 20-22
The Des Moines RV & Outdoor Show comes to the Iowa Events Center Jan. 20–22. With 100,000 square feet of outdoor recreation, the show boasts one of the region’s largest [...]
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Posted January 11, 2017in Just Released
Hy-Vee partners with actor and producer Mark Wahlberg to raise money for heroes
On Jan. 9, Hy-Vee, Inc. rolled out the red carpet to honor first responders, veterans and military members for a private screening of the new film, “Patriots Day.” Hy-Vee partnered [...]
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Posted January 05, 2017in Just Released
Public asked to help decide which local transportation projects to fund
Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on which local transportation projects they would like to see receive funding from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Just Released
Chow’s to host record field at Winter Classic Meet Jan. 13-15
Chow’s Booster Club will host nearly 1,700 gymnasts from around the Midwest at the 14th Annual Chow’s Winter Classic to be held Jan. 13-15 at the Jacobson Exhibition Center on [...]
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Posted January 03, 2017in Just Released
Waukee issued record-breaking 1,124 building permits in 2016
The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a total of 1,124 building permits in 2016 — nearly a 25 percent increase from the previous record set in 2015. Of the [...]
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