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There's a reason today's seniors are christened "The Greatest Generation." There's no slowing them down.

The Des Moines waterfront is recognized by local residents and visitors alike as the crown jewel of the "waterland community."

Now plans, both modest and grand, are underway to bring new life to the waterfront and to attract more visitors…MORE

An article in the March 28 edition erroneously stated that all northbound lanes of I-5 will be closed for a couple of weeks in August.

The repair work on the stretch of I-5 from Spokane Street northward to the I-90 interchange will be done…MORE

HB 1094

Making transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. By a vote of 81 to 16 on March 26, the House approved HB 1094, which would make appropriations to the 2007-09 state transportation budget. The transportation budget is one of…MORE

Small Faces Child Development Center is one of several youth and family service centers city wide that will face funding complications pending the school boards decision on how to deal with their surplus properties. Amber Trillo

The Explorer West Middle School Board of Trustees has elected Evan Hundley as its new Head of School.

"After 14 years teaching and coaching at University Preparatory Academy, I am eager to apply my experiences and lead this dynamic, small…MORE

School closures and consolidations this fall will shuffle around some elementary school principals in this part of the city.

Joanne Bowers, principal of Viewlands Elementary School, will take charge of North Beach Elementary next year.…MORE

Fifteen Highline Community College students will attend school on full tuition waivers after earning Academic Achievement Scholarships for spring quarter 2007.

The winning students earned the scholarships by demonstrating a commitment to…MORE

To start a public workshop on a high note, facilitators asked approximately 90 residents to name places in White Center they'd want to take a friend.

Answers poured out: McLendon's Hardware, North Shorewood Park, Taco trucks, Pacific Rim…MORE

Development company representatives spoke before the Des Moines council on March 22, providing input for the city's vision for Pacific Ridge and suggestions for zoning in the neighborhood along Pacific Highway South.

By the time the hour…MORE