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From left, Johnston Police officers Brad Lowe, Adam Criswell, and Rich Kirkeby attend a small reception and thank you from Horizon students as part of National Police Officer Day, May 15.

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Nothing Says 'Thank You' Like a Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Ted Townsend is selling his Urbandale mansion for an undisclosed price.

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If Walls of Multi-Million-Dollar Urbandale Wow House Could Talk, What Stories they Would Tell

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Urbandale High School Students Honored by Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards

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Zaun Legislative Update: Education Savings Accounts Are Step in the Right Direction

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Marlene Konkoly of Royal Oak has found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at age 50.

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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

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For many, bacon makes the burger better. Well, bacon makes anything better.

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It's National Hamburger Month - How Will You Celebrate the Burger?

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REPLAY: 2013 Iowa High School Track Final Results

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KKK Application Taped to Black Middle School Student's Locker

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Iowa's Largest Salvation Army Thrift Store Opens in Des Moines on June 1 (Blog)

Iowa's largest Salvation Army Thrift Store will open in Des Moines next month.
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Tackling the Fear of Collectors (Blog)

“Not only was I able to get caught up on all of my bills, I was also able to pay off $7,000 in debt in 90 days!”
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Is Now the Time to Sell Your Home?

The Real estate market in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Volunteer at the Hy-Vee Fishing Derby this Saturday!

The Hy-Vee Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm at Water Works Park- we would love for you to volunteer with us!
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Flowers Enrich Our Daily Lives (Blog)

Flowers brighten -- even shake up --our days.
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Mayor's Bike Ride: ICAN Loop Urbandale

Charles Gaubus Memoiral Tree Park & Gardens
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Scout Appreciation Day

Living History Farms
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Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Program: Is This Hollywood? No, It's Iowa: Iowa's Famous Actors and Actresses Presented by David Wendell

Urbandale Public Library
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Pre Marital Counseling

Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center