West DSM News

‘The guys did a good job of fighting for it’: Iowa football collects win over Northwestern

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 12, 2021

Iowa has gotten its season back on track after a couple of tough games with a win over Northwestern by a score of 17-12. 

'Beyond comprehension': Iowa teens charged with killing their Spanish teacher

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 9, 2021

A small town in southeast Iowa is recovering from the shock of a murder involving two teens and their high school Spanish teacher.

Polk County in sixth week of COVID-19 surge

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 28, 2021

Polk County, like many other counties around the country, is experiencing a COVID-19 surge landing dozens of people in the hospital.

Energy Assistance Program made available for elderly, disabled in West Des Moines

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 14, 2020

The West Des Moines Human Services program, an initiative designed to help those with necessities such as housing and electricity, is now accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the 2020-2021 cycle, according to a city press release.