Des Moines NewsLocal news for Des Moines, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Report: Glenwood Center Fails To Meet Standards- July 11, 2008 An institution for some of Iowa's most profoundly disabled children and adults has failed to meet minimum health and safety standards, said officials.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/report-glenwood-center-fails-to-meet-stand... DM To Pay $1.6 Million In Bridge Lawsuit- July 11, 2008 DES MOINES, Iowa -- The city will pay $1.6 million to a Des Moines man whose parents sued after he fell through a hole in a bridge.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/dm-to-pay-1-6-million-in-bridge-lawsuit?fr... Census Shows Iowa Suburbs Continue to Grow- July 10, 2008 Iowa's population continues to slowly increase, with suburbs leading the way. New census estimates show Iowa's overall population in 2007 approaching 3 million residents.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/census-shows-iowa-suburbs-continue-to-grow... Harkin pushes for $3 million for Des Moines levees- July 10, 2008 Aging volunteer corps worries Classic organizers Associated Press - July 9, 2008 7:54 AM ET DES MOINES, Iowa - Sen.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/harkin-pushes-for-3-million-for-des-moines... Des Moines Man Crushed By Truck- July 10, 2008 July 7, 2008-- A Des Moines man working on his SUV died after the truck fell on top of him.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/des-moines-man-crushed-by-truck?fromrss=1 Woman trapped in hospital elevator dies later- July 10, 2008 UPDATE- Woman Struck by Lightning is Identified Fast Food Shootout Follow Swamp Fire Still Burns A fire in the Great Dismal Swamp continues to burn despite weekend showers that dumped 2 to 3 inches of rain on ...http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/woman-trapped-in-hospital-elevator-dies-la... Governor's office to host Olympic sendoff Monday for Johnson, Jones- July 10, 2008 Olympic qualifiers Shawn Johnson and Lolo Jones will be given an Olympic sendoff by Gov.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/governors-office-to-host-olympic-sendoff-m... Denver to Des Moines flight delayed by ticks- July 9, 2008 Diesel dilemma facing school transportation Cleaning up the flood Just three weeks ago the Mississippi River levee broke in Henderson County drowning communities in flood waters.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/denver-to-des-moines-flight-delayed-by-tic... Police body art bans called 'unreasonable'- July 9, 2008 Chris Morgan loves his job, but he hates that he has to go a little more undercover.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/police-body-art-bans-called-unreasonable?f... Robbery victim stopped to help- July 9, 2008 Des Moines police stopped a driver who glided through a stop sign Monday and discovered the he had just been robbed and was bleeding from the head.http://www.topix.net/city/des-moines-ia/2008/07/robbery-victim-stopped-to-help?fromrss=1 |