Des Moines Patch

18/08/2022

"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again," his family said of the 8-year-old mass shooting survivor. (via Highland Park Patch)

The 8-year-old Highland Park mass shooting survivor's family said he is in constant pain, but "every kindness makes him smile."

17/08/2022

"It still feels like a nightmare. My life has completely changed because of one unfortunate tragedy," Lana Batochir wrote. (via Chicago Patch)

"As I was getting pulled onto the boat I glanced at my legs and realized that both my legs were gone."

17/08/2022

The Space Weather Prediction Center issued solar storm watches as a plasma cloud known as a coronal mass ejection heads toward Earth.

17/08/2022

There’s no place like home — especially when it’s clean and organized! Here's why hiring a pro to organize your house is a great idea. (Sponsored)

Thumbtack, a home services app used by millions, has plenty of top-rated organizers to help get your home in Marie Kondo-level shape.

16/08/2022

Think you’re ready to buy a home? Make sure you do these five important things before you start putting in offers. (Sponsored)

Prospective homeowners should build their credit score, formulate a budget and get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting their search.

16/08/2022

8-year-old Asa Baker's lemonade stand is back in business after police shut it down earlier this month. (via Ohio Patch)

Organizers of a nearby festival filed a complaint with law enforcement, leading authorities to close down the stand, WJW reported.

15/08/2022

Destructive spotted lanternflies suck the sugars out of host plants, especially grape vines and other economically important trees.

14/08/2022

Tackling your to-do list is easier than you think. (Sponsored)

12/08/2022

A Florida man paid to fly a banner that read "HA HA HA" over Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club. (via Miami Patch)

A Trump critic paid to have a banner with the words "Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha" flown over Mar-a-Lago after the FBI raided the estate.

10/08/2022

A grimy oven, smelly fridge and chaotic closets are all telltale signs that your house is probably in need of some deep cleaning TLC. Here’s how you can address the mess. 🏡 (Sponsored)

If your fans are fuzzy or the fridge has an odor, it's time to bring in some cleaning professionals.

05/08/2022

Your neighbor may have forgotten about borrowing a w**d trimmer — or may have broken it. In any case, it can be awkward to ask for it back.

05/08/2022

Is now still a good time to buy a house? What do rising interest rates mean for you? Find out here. (Sponsored)

Patch has launched an all-new mortgage center to help you better understand what home financing options are available to you.