Polk County republicans get together Thursday night for a fundraising dinner.

The Robb Kelley Club Annual Spring Dinner will feature guest speaker, Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker.

Walker lived in Iowa as a child, until his family settled in Wisconsin.

Walker made headlines when he challenged public unions leading to a recall election, which he won in June last year.

Many wonder if the Iowa trip signals interest in a possible presidential run, but Walker insists he is focus on running for reelection as governor of Wisconsin.

Governor Branstad will also speak at the dinner being held at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines.

The reception starts at 6 p.m. with tickets starting at $75.

Des Moines area home buyers are being offered free educational sessions Thursday, May 30th.

The program will provide information on state mortgage and down payment assistance programs, home ownership benefits and the steps towards owning a home. Iowa Finance Authority staff will present the information, and housing counselors will also be on hand to answer questions. The event will be hosted by the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS and the Iowa Association of REALTORS.

It’s being held at the latter’s office on NW 114th Street in Clive from 6 p.m.

To register, click here. 

The West Des Moines school district has appointed a new interim superintendent.

The school board met in a special session Wednesday to interview the two finalists for the position. Hillside Elementary School principal Dr. Bob Davis and Dr. Lisa Remy, associate superintendent for Human Resources were up for the job.

The board chose Remy to lead the district until an official superintendent is found. She temporarily replaces Peter Ansingh who was dismissed by the board on May 9th.