Archive for May, 2023

Drake Admissions Counselor Rachelle Setsodi and Lillyana Crist, 5 years old.

My path to Drake

May 16, 2023 at 10:07 am 1 comment

As a college student who was even surprised that I made it through community college, I was completely blown away by my acceptance letter from Drake University.   For some background, I didn’t have a great support system growing up. Coming from a dysfunctional background and childhood, it was never supposedRead More

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Review: The non-traditional planner that will change your life

May 4, 2023 at 6:59 am 0 comments

If you struggle with ADHD or depression or if you’re a student that is having a hard time juggling simple everyday tasks, run, don’t walk to get this planner. With the turn of all things digital in today’s society, physical copies of any type of book are usually overlooked.  ThisRead More

Johnston-Grimes fire department leads controlled burn training

Johnston-Grimes fire department leads controlled burn training

May 4, 2023 at 6:54 am 0 comments

On Thursday, March 30, the Johnston-Grimes Fire Department led a controlled burn on Merle Hay Road in West Des Moines. This was made possible by a donation from Bombers Golf Course in Johnston. The golf course purchased the property where an old dealership had previously stood. The golf course plansRead More