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33rd District Legislators Hosting Community Jobs Forum Feb. 20th
State Representatives Dave Upthegrove and Tina Orwall, both Democrats from Des Moines, along with Senator Karen Keiser (D-Kent), will host a Community Jobs Forum on Saturday, Feb. 20th from 10am to Noon... [Read more]
Call For Artists: Design The 2010 Des Moines Farmers Market Poster
The Des Moines Farmers Market is seeking Artists to submit artwork for the 2010 Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market poster, which will be displayed from May to Mid-October of this year. This is a great... [Read more]
Rep. Upthegrove Trying To Save Nonprofit Port Jobs Program
A preliminary state audit questions the Port of Seattle’s contract with the nonprofit “Port Jobs” program, and Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D – Des Moines) is sponsoring a bill that will make... [Read more]
UPDATE: All-Star Sports Bar Still Targeting Winter Olympics For Opening
The Waterland Blog stopped by All-Star Sports bar last Friday for an update on their countdown to opening. Operations Manager Joe Potts told us they’re “still targeting the Winter Olympics... [Read more]
Our Des Moines City Council Online Candidate Forum Position #1: Anne Farmer vs Matt Pina
In case you missed the various Des Moines City Council Candidates Forums, we here at The Waterland Blog have gone to the trouble of creating our own online forum which consists of answers to five relevant... [Read more]
City Manager Responds To Budget Cuts Facing Des Moines
City Manager Tony Piasecki City Manager Tony Piasecki Thursday (Oct. 8th) responded to concerns that one of his proposals to offset an anticipated $2 million revenue shortfall in 2010 includes elimination... [Read more]
GUEST EDITORIAL: Why Citizens Should Speak Up About Proposed Cuts To The Parks & Recreation Department
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Guest Editorial by Des Moines resident Leslie Newman:] Des Moines Citizens, Residents, Business Owners, Neighbors, Voters, Tax Payers, and City Council Members; It is... [Read more]
Wednesday’s Des Moines Candidates’ Forum: Incumbents vs Challengers
Incumbent Des Moines council members jousted with challengers at a candidates’ forum Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 7th) at the city’s Senior Activity Center. Despite their stated differences, however,... [Read more]
Mayor Sheckler Defends City Manager On Parks & Recreation Cuts Option
On Wednesday(Oct. 7th) at the Candidate’s Forum at the Des Moines Senior Activity Center, Mayor Bob Sheckler had the following to say with regards to the proposal put forth Tuesday by Tony Piasecki,... [Read more]
Free Seminar Will Teach You How To Survive In Today’s Economy
Waterland Blog Advertiser BECU is holding a free seminar called “Surviving in Today’s Economy” on Thursday, Sept. 24th from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Woodmont Library in Des Moines. Here are the... [Read more]
Come Toast A Successful First Year Of Highline Community College’s StartZone On Thursday, Oct. 8th
Highline Community College’s StartZone is marking its first-year anniversary with a celebration from 5pm – 7pm on Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Highline Student Union (Building 8). Since opening in October... [Read more]
Brand New Goodwill Store Opening Sept. 17th In Des Moines
A brand spankin’ new Goodwill Store will open Thursday, Sept. 17th in Des Moines, and will feature the usual Goodwill great shopping values, a convenient drop-off for tax-deductible, gently used... [Read more]
Groundbreaking For New SCORE Jail Is Monday At 2pm
The controversial new South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail will conduct groundbreaking ceremonies at 2pm Monday, Aug. 10th on the project site, which is located at 1801 S. 200th Street in Des Moines. The... [Read more]
Free Job Hunting Workshops At Highline College
Laid off? Job hunting? Tired of being “between gigs”? Then pay attention – Highline Community College is offering a series of free job-hunting workshops, with the next two coming up on... [Read more]
Pooper Scoopers Needed For Waterland Parade
EDITOR’S NOTE: To see photos from Des Moines’ 50th Birthday & Waterland Parade (on 7/18/09), click here. To read our firsthand account of being in the parade, then hanging out with the... [Read more]
Waterland Blog Announces Job Listings Page!
In our continuing effort to serve the community of Des Moines, The Waterland Blog proudly announces its latest category page: JOB LISTINGS! You can find it anytime by clicking on “Jobs” listed... [Read more]
Get Tips For A Successful Interview Tuesday
Highline Community College is presenting “Tips for a Successful Interview,” another free workshop for job seekers this Tuesday, March 31st from 9:30am to 11am. This seminar will be repeated... [Read more]
Learn Cover Letter & Resume Writing At HCC
Highline Community College continues to do its part to assist area residents hit hard by the recession, and their next helpful handout will be a seminar about writing “Cover Letters and Resumes That... [Read more]
Highline Medical Center Lays Off 85 Employees
On Tuesday, Burien’s Highline Medical Center laid off 85 management and staff positions. CEO Mark Benedum said, “Today is an incredibly difficult and painful day for us. In order to assure our... [Read more]
Steps To Finding A Career In A Down Economy At Highline College March 10th & April 14th
Highline Community College is sponsoring a seminar entitled “Steps to Finding a Career in a Down Economy” on Tuesday, March 10th from 9:30am to 11am, and again on Tuesday April 14th from 2pm... [Read more]
