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- Gun bill debate loaded
A Polk County legislator tried to amend the firearms bill to define a spouse as a member of a heterosexual marriage.
- GOP candidates for governor espouse similar views at forum
Three candidates seeking the Iowa Republican Party's nomination for governor shared the same platform - and socially conservative views - at a political forum Tuesday night.
- Former Sen. Rick Santorum reaches out to evangelicals in Iowa
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa - As he speaks to hundreds of Iowa evangelicals about his "faith walk," it's clear former Pennsylvania Sen.
- Iowa Rep Tried to Cut Gays from Abuse Bill
Iowa state representative Chris Hagenow tried to exclude married gays and lesbians from a bill concerning protections from domestic abuse Wednesday, but the attempt failed.
- Don't define gays under domestic abuse protection, Iowa lawmaker proposes
A Windsor Heights representative unsuccessfully lobbied for the House today to adopt an amendment to a domestic abuse bill that would have defined a spouse as between one man and one woman.
- Windsor Heights will see tax rate decrease
Windsor Heights officials trimmed enough from next year's budget to give residents a gift: a tax rate decrease of 46 cents per $1,000 of property valuation.
- Windsor Heights promotes captain to police chief
Windsor Heights residents will have a new police chief at the end of 2010. City Council members at a special meeting on Saturday unanimously approved a succession plan and employment agreement to hire police Capt.
- 13 CARES: An Iowa soldier is trying to help the children of Afghanistan get an education
At Cowles Elementary in Windsor Heights, students are on a mission. "They just need supplies," explains seventh grader Etienne Porras, "So we're giving them supplies." For them, it's simple.
- Partners In Print event features dice games, dinner and books
Improving a child's math skills doesn't have to be a crap shoot, West Des Moines families learned last week.
- Your 2 Cents' Worth: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010
I was pleased to learn that Windsor Heights will be lowering property taxes. Now I might have enough money to pay Wellmark for my health insurance.
- Windsor Heights officials dismiss city police clerk
A Windsor Heights city employee who had intended to seek state protection as a whistle-blower in connection with two incidents on the job has been fired by city officials.
- City employee put on leave fired, sought a wh...
A Windsor Heights employee who had threatened to file a whistleblower claim against the city if it pursued disciplinary action against her has been let go.
- Crime report - Urbandale, Johnston
9 - Police charged a 42-year-old man with domestic abuse for allegedly assaulting his wife at Dragon House.
- W. Heights could see lower property tax levy
Windsor Heights residents could see a savings in the city portion of their property tax bills next fiscal year.
- Soldier replies to demand with supplies
Last fall, members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne asked residents of a remote village in Afghanistan to tell them their greatest needs.
- Poor air quality expected through Saturday
WINDSOR HEIGHTS Elevated fine particulate pollution levels were recorded in eastern and northwest Iowa Friday morning.
- Crime Report -- Windsor Heights
Northwest 80th Street and University Boulevard, Jan. 22 - Police charged an 18-year-old Osceola man with felony eluding, OWI first-offense, second-degree theft and non-payment of a fine for driving with a suspended license after leading police on a short chase.
- WDM residents discuss state and county issues at coffee
West Des Moines residents questioned area lawmakers about their plans to cut the state budget, create jobs and increase transparency in government.
- Urbandale schools will dismiss early
The Urbandale Community School District will dismiss classes early today as road conditions continue to deteriorate across the state.
City DescriptionWindsor Heights is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,805 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Windsor Heights incorporated as a city on July 19, 1941. It was named for nearby Windsor Elementary School in Des Moines; the school was named for early settler Henry Clay Windsor, whose family donated land for the school.
Although Windsor Heights is primarily a residential community, some "big-box" retailers have opened stores here, including Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Hy-Vee.
On June 26, 2008, the United States Postal Service gave Windsor Heights its own ZIP code of 50324 that was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2009. Before that, the city shared ZIP codes with neighboring portions of Des Moines and Urbandale.
Windsor Heights is located at 41°36′14″N 93°42′44″W / 41.60389°N 93.71222°W / 41.60389; -93.71222 (41.603839, -93.712120).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km²), all of it land.
Windsor Heights is surrounded by other cities: Urbandale to the north, Clive to the west, West Des Moines to the south, and Des Moines to the east. ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Iowa
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