Granger News

One person was taken to a Des Moines hospital after a vehicle rolled over into a ditch during what Polk County sheriff's deputies believe was a drag race on Iowa Highway 141 near Granger Thursday evening.

Polk County deputies said a drag racing crash landed one person in a hospital and another in jail.

Areas of downtown Des Moines, the city's south side and Urbandale have seen some of the biggest jumps in unpaid property taxes this year, Polk County data show.

Craig Francis Snelson, born December 3, 1949, joined his parents, Sheldon E. Sr.

1001 73rd St., May 22 - Police charged a 15-year-old Urbandale boy and a 13-year-old Des Moines girl with shoplifting to allegedly stealing clothing from Walmart.

Celebrate the horse during a tack swap meet and trail fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Jester Park Equestrian Center in Granger.

You put it off too long. You just couldn't be bothered, until now, and "now" is too late.

Exhibits will feature local organizations offering environmentally-friendly education, services and products.

On the first Earth Day - April 22, 1970 - 20 million people across the United States celebrated.

Fire officials say grass fires have been reported in a half dozen central Iowa communities.

Firefighters in central Iowa were busy cutting down grass fires Saturday as wind and dry ground helped contribute to a number of uncontrolled blazes.

GRANGER Polk picks new conservation director The five-member Polk County Conservation Board selected a new director at its Wednesday meeting.

It's almost universally agreed that the greatest influence on student achievement, besides support from parents at home, is a high-quality teacher.

Jester Park Golf Course, 11949 N.W. 118th Ave., Granger, is offering a season pass special for purchases made through Sunday.

Polk County Conservation's Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors program at 11 a.m. on March 3 will teach participants all about beekeeping in Iowa.

Our high school is the site for the Indianola Show/Jazz Encounter this Saturday, Feb.

Johnston High School's varsity show choir, Innovation, hit the midpoint of its season Saturday by hosting its annual invitational competition.

Johnston freshman Jordyn Berry has been excited about spring break since the plane landed from her trip last year.

DANIELS, MAHURIN, PETERSON, JOLLEY: Trying to locate the son my cousin gave up for adoption.

Altoona city officials have fooled us again! We are now expected to get a $100 city permit when we have to purchase an already expensive new furnace or air conditioner.