Archive for January, 2010
How should Des Moines Public School make up the snow days?
So the news this afternoon says that this is the most snow we’ve seen in Des Moines since 1886 – yikes!
Unfortunately, it also means a record number of snow days for students. Des Moines public schools are already scheduled to be in session until June 16th. So, the administrators would like to know how YOU think they should make up the extra days. Should it be Saturday classes? Just keep adding it to June?
Here’s your chance to speak out. They’ve posted a survey to let you share your opinion. Des Moines schools will use the results to make a plan regarding makeup days.
Click here to take the survey for Des Moines Public School!
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Winter Jam is full to capacity
Vets Auditorium is packed to capacity as of 6:12pm – thanks for coming out to Winter Jam, if you aren’t already here, you will not likely get a seat.
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Jeff Connell with Dave of Sidewalk Prophets
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Crowd at WinterJam
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Parking for WinterJam, Skywalk
WinterJam is this Sunday night at Vets Auditorium – woohoo!
Be sure you stop by the Life 107.1 table just inside the main entrance. Sign up for the free drawing – we are giving away an autographed guitar, signed by all the bands in WinterJam!
To make sure your trip into the venue is a smooth one, here are a few links to help you out:
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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HousewifeHacks.com
Dave St. John talked this morning with Amy Dix, the ‘frugalista’ behind HouseWifeHacks.com
Posted: January 22nd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Families Adopting from Haiti
If you missed the stories on Channel 13 and Channel 8 about Jock and Lisa from Ankeny- what a week they’ve had. They are in the process of adopting two children from Haiti. Would you pray for God to move in a mighty way so they can bring their sweet son and daughter home?
Here’s their website:
Do you know of other Central Iowans who are adopting from Haiti? Let us know how we can pray. Visit the Prayer Wall on the Life 107.1 website at
http://knwi.nwc.edu/page.php?id=198&cid=2
Posted: January 18th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Report those Pot Holes
From Channel 13:
DES MOINES – As Des Moines city crews work to remove snow from downtown sidewalks, they’re also surveying pothole damage. “That’s a function of really two things” Public Works Director Bill Stowe says, “One, a lot of moisture and two, the freeze thaw cycle.” Stowe explains, the especially wet winter means more water seeps into streets, freezes and causes potholes.
Hitting them can be costly. Jordon Flatt with Flatt Tire Center says damaged rims usually have to be replaced. “And it’s just damage from a 35-hundred pound car rolling over a pot hole and hitting that sharp edge and it just bends it” Flatt says adding the damage from hitting one pothole can cost you hundreds of dollars.
To report potholes to the city, call (515) 283-4950.
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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Snow Ice Cream- surprisingly good!
We finally scooped some of the bounty, and tried this recipe over the weekend. And it was actually good. As in, I ate way too much! Next fresh snow fall, stick a bowl outside and be ready for a delicious treat!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Snow-Ice-Cream-II/Detail.aspx
Meridith
Posted: January 10th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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