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Des Moines man stabbed by 8-year-old opposes charges (Pioneer Press)
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police say they will continue to investigate a stabbing despite the victim's preference no charges be filed.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:14 GMT

Area youth wrestlers compete In Des Moines (Charles City Press)
The annual Iowa Grade School and Junior High State Wrestling tournament was held on Sunday, Feb. 21, at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:27:29 GMT

FLOOD PLANNING: The city of Des Moines is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to prepare for likely spring flooding (WHO-TV 13 Des Moines)
Tuesday's rain and the continued melting of winter snow means central Iowa rivers are rising quickly. The city of Des Moines says it doesn't want to take chances with the possibility of a spring flooding.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:16:20 GMT

Des Moines students protest budget cuts (The Globe Gazette)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Students at a Des Moines middle school are protesting plans by the city's school board to cut an unprecedented $33 million from next year's budget and eliminate nearly 350 teaching positions.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:18:51 GMT

Clarinda MATHCOUNTS team captures fifth-place, to advance to State Competition at Drake University in Des Moines on ... (Clarinda Herald-Journal)
The Top 5 teams of students from southwest Iowa who competed in the regional MATHCOUNTS contest on Feb. 11 will advance to the state competition at Drake University in Des Moines on March 26.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:11:06 GMT

Elton John Plans Des Moines Concert (KCCI 8 Des Moines)
Officials with the Iowa Events Center announced Monday that Elton John will perform in Des Moines on April 16.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:04:49 GMT

Man's body found near Des Moines River (The Globe Gazette)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man's body was found near the Des Moines River.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:17:38 GMT

Parents, community group to plan response to Des Moines school budget (The Des Moines Register)
A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy will hold a meeting tonight to work on a response to the Des Moines school district’s budget proposals released Friday.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:10:50 GMT

Iowa House approves bill to further regulate MMA events in state (SportingNews)
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa House has approved an amended version of a bill that increases regulation of mixed martial arts events in the state.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:10:49 GMT

Five area wrestlers head to Des Moines (The Harlan Tribune)
DES MOINES -- Four wrestlers from Harlan Community and one from A-H-S-T will represent the area starting Wednesday at the 2010 State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:15:36 GMT