FROM KCCI: WDM FD fights apartment fire at same complex as weekend fire
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — On Monday night, crews were fighting a fire at an apartment complex in West Des Moines. The West Des Moines Fire Department responded to the Regency Woods Apartments, which had another fire over the weekend. Authorities said Monday night's fire was in a different building than the fire that displaced families on Saturday. ... READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Johnston School Board Approves District’s New Diversity Director
JOHNSTON, Iowa — For over an hour, the Johnston school board heard passionate remarks from parents and community leaders about a position that aims to bring equity and inclusion to students. Parents argued whether past social media posts from the district’s new diversity director were appropriate. Johnston selected Louis Fountain as the district’s new diversity director last week, and the school board made the hire official Monday night. For supporters of Fountain, the school board’s approval ushered in a new era in the Johnston Community School District. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: 100 days until the 2021 Iowa State Fair— what are your favorite memories?
DES MOINES, Iowa — When summer rolled by and it became clear we wouldn't have a 2020 Iowa State Fair, we asked you to share your favorite fair memories over the years.
It was part of our "Happy Moments" segment, and it was one of the biggest responses we've had to any request for photos and videos. And that's not surprising, because even though we had been through a lot in the pandemic, losing the fair was unthinkable. .… READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 | 
