State Auditor David Vaudt released his review of the FY 2010 budget today. The following is a YouTube video discussing the state’s budget situation. This is an updated summary of the presentation that he has been delivering around the state. Auditor Vaudt does a terrific job of providing a clear, sobering look [...]
Posts from ‘May, 2009’
Windsor Heights Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Saturday morning was the Windsor Heights Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast. Amanda and I look forward to this every year because we like to visit with our neighbors and eat pancakes. Owen likes it because the fire trucks are really cool. I was impressed by the number of people that attended, it [...]
West Des Moines School Board Appreciation
This evening, before the regular meeting of the West Des Moines School Board, there was a reception to thank the members of the board for their service. This week is School Board Appreciation Week, in honor of all of the hard work and sacrifice from our board members. Serving on the school board [...]
Ruth Harbor Walk for Life
Amanda, Owen and I are excited to be participating tomorrow morning in the Walk for Life to support Ruth Harbor.
From their website:
Ruth Harbor is a 6-8 resident home located in Des Moines. It provides young women who are alone and facing unplanned pregnancies a truly viable option — a safe harbor — by providing housing, [...]
Self-Defense Course Offered for Women
From the Windsor Heights Police Department:
The Windsor Heights Police Department is currently gathering contact information for area residents who may be interested in participating in a women’s education and self defense course called Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.). Dates of the course have not been determined yet as we are still measuring interest, but prospective students [...]
