20 August 2008, 6:08 am
There is something quietly refreshing about visiting a small American town in the middle of the summer, when life is often slower and simpler.... read more
20 August 2008, 3:40 am
Matt Sutcliffe forked over a lot of dough for something he's never seen in person. This week, Sutcliffe -- the Richland, Mo., man who bought the twin 360-foot Andersen Water Park slides on an eBay auction for $27,345 -- finally arrived in Saginaw to behold his prize.... read more
20 August 2008, 2:12 am
News from around the Des Moines area... read more
19 August 2008, 9:41 pm
Roads, reduced parks measure going on ballot, Local:4-Pagination... read more
19 August 2008, 9:11 pm
Street Improvements, parks, a new community center and city hall are all part of the city's proposed $100,000,000 bond package.... read more
19 August 2008, 7:20 pm
NORFOLK A new $750,000 skateboard park will be constructed at Northside Park, the City Council decided Tuesday, but members were disappointed to learn it won't open until February 2010. Darrell Crittendon, director of the city's parks and recreation department, said it will take that long to de ...... read more