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Volunteers, Suppiles needed for weekend Care Package Drive for Iowa National Guard Soldiers. More>>
Click here for a link to ABC News George Stephanopoulus' blog, where you can submit questions. More>>
Click here for the Iowa Secretary of State's Website, with more information on how you can register to vote. More>>
Click HERE to learn what to do if you think you're the victim of a flood-related scam. More>>
Disaster Recovery Center The first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Iowa opened in Des Moines on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, to help people affected by the storms and flooding that struck the State starting More>>
Click here to vote for ICADV in the Pepsi Refresh Project, to help them stay in the running for $50,000 in funding. More>>
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (GDMCVB), Des Moines Business Record and dsm Magazine invite residents and visitors to attend Des Moines' third annual Restaurant Week this Friday, More>>
Click HERE for a complete list of recalled egg products, from the FDA.A salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds and led to the recall of hundreds of millions of eggs from one Iowa firm will likely grow, More>>
Click HERE to learn which roads and trials are closed due to flooding. More>>
Governor Chet Culver today urged Iowa homeowners, businesses and individuals affected by severe weather and flooding to register for state and federal flood assistance. More>>
Click here for the Polk County Health Department's website, where you can find tips on how to deal with high heat and humidity. More>>
Click HERE to learn how to calculate your BMI.The CDC says the number of obese Iowans has increased to 28%. That means about three out of ten Iowans are obese. Obesity is based on what's called the body More>>
Click here to check out the Pepsi Refresh Project, and a finalist from Iowa, the Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary. More>>
Summer is a time of need for many families, as children are home for an extra meal when school is out. Also less people donate to food pantries in the summer, choosing instead to give during the winter More>>
On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, residents of Des Moines are being invited to join millions of citizens and law enforcement agencies across the nation in supporting a unique crime and drug prevention event More>>
Click HERE to learn about the new NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating System.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced the lineup of 2011 model year passenger vehicles that will receive More>>
Click here for the Central Iowa Red Cross, and ways you can get involved. More>>
Click HERE to find out the latest condition of bike trails in the Greater Des Moines area. More>>
DART Staff will answer questions about fare increases and reductions in service. More>>
Click here for the University of Iowa's Off Campus Housing Resource Website. More>>
Click HERE for the Better Business Bureau's Charity Guide.Con artists try to make money during times of disaster, including the current mess in the Gulf of Mexico. The Iowa Attorney General's Office hasn't More>>
Click here for the Rebuild Iowa Office, and more information on how you can nominate someone for the Rebuild Iowa Award for Service. More>>
Click HERE to learn where the next job fair is in your area. More>>
Hair can soak of oil without soaking up water. And it's being used extensively to help with the oil leak crisis in the Gulf of Mexico. Click HERE to find out how you or your hair salon can help. More>>
Click here for the Urbandale Police Department's website, and more information on the Vacation Home Check program. More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the National Veterans Golden Age Games.May 26-31, 2010 - Des Moines, Iowa Life begins at 55, at least it does for more than 600 Veterans competing in this national event, More>>
Click here for more information on the Iowa Donor Network, and how you can become an organ donor. More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the DSM Fun Pass and Experience Greater Des Moines Pass. More>>
Click HERE to learn about the Waukee School District's bid for the Pepsi Refresh project.The Waukee High School Earth Club is lobbying for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi to install wind turbines at several More>>
Click here for more information on Navy Week in Des Moines, and events going on through the week. More>>
Click here for more information on Camp Hope and their adoption and hosting programs. More>>
Click here for the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and more information on the Iowa Community Cultural Grant Applications. More>>
Click here for the Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa, and ways you can get involved. More>>
Click here for more information on the Des Moines Kiwanis, and ways you can help out in your area. More>>
Click here for more information on the Kiwanis Miracle League of Iowa and registration for the summer season. More>>
A Drake sophomore hopes to make a difference this summer by trekking across the country. The goal is to change the stigma surrounding people with mental disabilities. You can send donations to the following More>>
For a link to the latest street closures in the city of Des Moines: More>>
Click here for the Meals from the Heartland Website, and how to help earthquake Victims in Haiti. More>>
Click HERE to see how you can help the ARL take care of 67 former puppy mill dogs. More>>
Click HERE for more information on how you can train to become a storm spotter. More>>
Click HERE to learn how to send in your Iowa flooding pictures from the last five years.The National Weather Service wants pictures to compile a database of flood impacts. More>>
Iowa Genealogical Society, Irish, St. Patrick's Day More>>
Click HERE to learn more and sign up for Polk County's CodeRed emergency notification system. More>>
Links to nominate your city for Google fiber More>>
Click here for the Iowa Appliance Rebate website, and when you can apply for a rebate. More>>
"Help for Haiti" is a joint program from Meals from the Heartland and the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. More>>
Click here for the Energy Star website, with information on products for your home that can save energy. More>>
Send donations for the Jensen family to the following address: Jensen Family Fund Rolling Hills Bank & Trust 615 S. Division Stuart, IA 50250 More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the rebate program available for new energy efficient appliances. More>>
Click here for the United Way of Central Iowa's website, and information on free tax preparation. More>>
More information about the Toyota recall. More>>
Click here for Dorel Asia's release on the crib recall, as well as model numbers and pictures. More>>
Clink here to visit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, and find out how you help the earthquake recovery in Haiti. More>>
Click here to see when you can volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and throughout the year. More>>
Here is a list of organizations that you can donate to aid Haitian relief efforts. More>>
Click HERE to learn about the latest Tylenol Recall.The makers of Tylenol have expanded their voluntary recall to include many popular over-the-counter medications.McNeil Consumer Healthcare Products issued More>>
Click here for the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website, and a link to their Twitter account. More>>
Click here for more on the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, and how you can get involved throughout Iowa. More>>
Click here for more information on Renovate DSM, and the Des Moines Rehabber's Club. More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the Crossroads Entertainment & Art Experience More>>
Click HERE to learn more about The Pet Project Midwest. It's a new food bank for pet food, aimed at families who are having trouble affording pet costs right now. More>>
For more information on the 2010 Census and employment opportunities, call 1-866-861-2010 or click here. More>>
Click here for more information on H1N1 Clinics in Polk County. More>>
Click HERE to find the location of your county health department. More>>
Click HERE for more information on what you can say to your kids to warn them about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs. More>>
Click HERE for the latest information on Amber Alerts in Iowa and the rest of the nation. More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the Meals From the Heartland program, which runs from September 3rd-7th at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. It's a massive food drive to restock Iowa food banks and a huge assembly More>>
Click here for more information on the Bone Marrow Foundation, and how you can get involved in the donor process. More>>
Click HERE to find out more about the professional history and status of your doctor or other medical professional. More>>
Click HERE to learn more about this year's Iowa State Fair, including job opportunities still available. The fair runs from August 13th-23rd. More>>
Clikc here for how you can help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. More>>
Click here for more information about Variety, and their program "Bikes for Kids." More>>
Click here for more information on the City of Urbandale, and the "Park-Ticipate" program. More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the Metro's Curb It! Program, including when your recycling pick up day it. More>>
Click HERE for more information on Christian James' attempt to hit 5,000 softballs in 24 hours to raise money for colon cancer screenings. More>>
Click here to see the Iowa DOT's Digital Photo Gallery of the floods of 2008. More>>
Click HERE to find out where you can recycle your old analog TV, after the digital transition on June 12th. The DNR is urging Iowans to drop their TVs off at one of the more than 100 locations statew More>>
Click HERE to find out where you can get help signing up for a digital tv converter box coupon and get help hooking it up to your tv. More>>
Both West Des Moines and Windsor Heights police departments are offering classes. More>>
Link to the Iowa Department of Public Health's web site on H1N1. More>>
Click HERE for an interactive map of Ankeny's current construction projects. More>>
Click HERE to find some good deals from metro restaurants. More>>
Click HERE for more information on the United Way's program for free tax preparation. More>>
Click HERE to pay your Polk County property taxes online. Tuesday is the deadline to pay the second installment of 2007-08 property taxes without penalty. Click HERE if you've lost or misplaced your More>>
Click HERE to reach the Iowa Judicial Branch's website to check on court cases and traffic tickets. More>>
Click HERE to find out how you can cash in on the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt More>>
Click HERE to learn more about the Iowa Mortgage Help Hotline. The Hotline provides advice and contacts for local counseling agencies. The toll-free number is 877-622-4866. More>>
Get great gas saving tips, gas prices, and information on fuel economy. More>>
Altoona Police have signed on with the "A Child is Missing" alert program. Click on the link for more information and to sign up for alerts by phone. More>>
With recent national attention on online pedophelia, many parents want to know what they can do to protect their kids online. Millions of parents are turning to internet privacy and security lawyer, Parry Aftab. Check out her website at www.wiredsafety.org or click on the link below. More>>
The Iowa Sex Offender Registry allows viewers to interactively view maps where registrants say they live. More>>
Get information on events at the Iowa Events Center. More>>
Ticket and schedule information for the Iowa Speedway. More>>
Cancer information from the American Cancer Society. More>>
For help with a gambling addiction. More>>
This website, furnished by the West Des Moines Police Department, allows you to report crimes and also view a crime report for your neighborhood. More>>
