Clive News

Bear Creek Coffee, in the little brick building with drive-up windows at the corner of 100th Street and Swanson Boulevard, has reopened in Clive with new owners and new products.

Consider this a cease and desist on behalf of Valentine's Day. Yes, that means you.

Talented and gifted students from West Des Moines elementary schools had a taste of the real world last week at a four-hour workshop that spotlighted careers for students to consider.

The Drake University Choir will help area residents celebrate Valentine's Day with a musical message and flowers.

CNN's Money.com calls it a 'deadly spot' after six businesses fail near intersection of 86th and University Avenue.

Mick Grove sums up what several Johnston taxpayers say about city officials' planning for the next fiscal year's budget: Things are good in the community.

When Vicki Harris lived in Europe, she enjoyed the fact that so many cities were pedestrian-friendly, with wide, inviting sidewalks that beckoned residents to stroll along the boulevards and patronize the businesses that lined them.

The Couple: Cat Rocketship and Scott Kubie, both 25 Cat and Scott's nuptials have been in the works for a long time.

Achievements Mason Jeffries from Pack 181 in Clive was honored with the Kernel Award for Outstanding Achievements for Boy Scout popcorn sales.

Fire department has staff to keep only one ambulance ready at all times, and it's on the eastern edge of the city.

West Des Moines Monterrey Mexican restaurant opens Saturday Blog post by Joanne Boeckman a jboeckman@dmreg.com a January 22, 2010 The new Monterrey Mexican restaurant, at 6630 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines, opens Saturday.

If it's just too darn cold for you right now, head on over to the 'Life's a Beach' event Feb.

Due to the ice storm, some Des Moines suburbs will see delays in the pickup of trash and recyclables this week.

Shawn Miller of West Des Moines, son of Shawn and Shannon Miller, has been appointed to serve as an Iowa State University Ambassador in Ames.

Officials hope a proposed ordinance against feeding deer will lower Clive's deer population to recommended levels.

STEPHANIE'S STATS Weight : 252.6 pounds Height: 5'8" Body fat percentage: 41.4 Mile time: 12:12 RYAN'S STATS Weight: 181 pounds Height: 5'8 1/2" Body fat percentage: 24.4 Mile time: 10:05 This husband-and wife team owns a bakery which is built-in temptation to indulge.

There was some head-scratching Tuesday in the Clive City Hall community room as people tried to figure out what to do with their feet.

How many times have you found yourself at a restaurant, smacking your forehead with the palm of your hand as you suddenly remembered that this was the night they served that amazing prime rib at your favorite brew pub? Or that it's corkage-fee-free night at your best bistro? Or that your kids could've dined free if only you would have remembered ...

Achievements Prairieview School speech and drama teacher Lynnae Reed Lathrop has successfully renewed her certificate for National Board Certification, the highest credential in the teaching profession.

Jennifer Easler took over an empty seat on Clive City Council after being appointed by the council on Thursday.