Meyer seeks expansion of deer hunting in D.M.
Plans for expanded deer hunting inside city limits, a study of the environmental impact of a new road in northwest Des Moines and movement on a regional communications system for public safety agencies highlighted Monday’s unusually brief City Council meeting. read the full story
Schools grapple with reduced state aid
DES MOINES — K-12 school districts that have 80 percent of their costs tied up in personnel costs continue to struggle with ways to deal with a mid-year reduction in state aid, according to Mary Gannon of the Iowa Association of School Boards. read the full story
Tax-credit deadline looms as home sales rise
Local real estate leaders point to tax credits for an 18 percent increase in Des Moines-area home sales in September, despite "the typical fall pullback." read the full story
Higher-budget Franklin library plans are presented
Architects for Des Moines’ Franklin Avenue Library renovation project showed new, more environmentally progressive conceptual drawings to about 60 residents Monday. read the full story
Des Moines city manager wants 8% cut in spending
Des Moines City Manager Rick Clark is recommending an 8 percent cut in general fund expenditures in each city department - cuts that could mean fewer police officers on the street and less money for sidewalk, bridge and street repairs. read the full story
Borlaug building event Wednesday in Des Moines
DES MOINES — Friends and admirers of the late Norman Borlaug will gather at the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates at 5 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate the life and work of the Cresco native and 1970 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. read the full story
Legislature asks for your input
DES MOINES (KWWL) -- In the wake of Governor Culver's 10% across-the-board cut, the state legislature has set up a special web site to take anonymous suggestions on ways to make the state government more read the full story
Chief Justice: Judicial Branch layoffs 'unavoidable'
DES MOINES – The chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court today put Judicial Branch employees on notice that employee layoffs are in the offing. read the full story
Legislators seek public input on budget cuts
DES MOINES – State legislators are seeking suggestions from Iowans on ways to make state government agencies and departments more efficient and effective. read the full story
Keeler: The bare truth is that Lolo Jones’ risk is flawed
Well, if it’s OK by Lolo, it’s OK by me. As long as Jones, the Des Moines native and Olympic hurdler, realizes that posing nude for ESPN The Magazine has a polarizing effect. The less clothing, the less middle ground. read the full story
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