Real Life and Times in Central Iowa

As 2008 rolls in, it is a good time to take a moment for a quick "Home Safety Check". Des Moines Iowa Home Buyers and Sellers... Your Safety is Important! by: Brian Wentz, Relator Smoke Detectors Those little doo-dads have been going about keeping you safe all year now. So FEED THEM!  They need a fresh 9-volt battery to keep them happily working for another year. And if the detector is more than 5 years old, it may be a great time to replace them. In 2006 there were 3,245 deaths in the US due to fire, and 81% of these occurred in a ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Real Life and Times in Central Iowa". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story