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West Des Moines Library temporarily closed for renovation work

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 29, 2020

The West Des Moines Public Library will be closed through Wednesday, Nov. 11 as part of planned renovations affecting the first floor of the facility.

Microsoft purchases 170 acres for West Des Moines data center expansion

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 17, 2020

Microsoft is planning a data center expansion, with interest in expanding its Azure Cloud presence in Iowa, Virginia and Arizona, recently spending approximately $50 million on land purchases in Iowa and Virginia to accommodate additional data center space.

City of Waukee delays mask mandate after receiving city-specific data

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 24, 2020

City of Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke has delayed the implementation of a citywide mask mandate due to the release of new data from the Dallas County Public Health Department, but members of the public are still being “strongly encouraged” by Clarke to wear a facial covering in all public places.

Des Moines Public Schools denied injunction, but decide to ignore state rule regarding online instruction

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 22, 2020

Polk County Judge Jeffrey Farrell recently denied the Des Moines Public Schools' (DMPS) request for a temporary injunction against the decision by Gov. Kim Reynolds requiring schools to hold at least 50% of classes in-person, but the DMPS lawsuit against Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education continues and DMPS intends to act as if the injunction had been granted.

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West Des Moines recognizes local Underground Railroad heroes

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 16, 2020

The City of West Des Moines will spend the month of September celebrating and recognizing the heroes of the Underground Railroad who assisted escaped slaves from the southern United States in their flight to freedom.