West DSM News

Citing 'a lot more to do, for Iowa,' Grassley runs for reelection

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

Iowa’s Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley has announced that he will be running for reelection for the 2022 congressional race.

'He will be missed,' states Westwood superintendent after Iowa boy dies in homecoming incident

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

The family of an Iowa boy are mourning his death following a tragic homecoming incident Sept. 24, when he fell off of a parade float he was on and was run over.

Iowa's budget closed with full cash reserves, 'strong financial position,' declares governor

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

The Iowa budget has closed with full cash reserves of nearly $1.24 billion in its general fund, thanks in large part to the state’s ability to plan and budget well despite a challenging and uncertain time.

Animal rescue group looks for way to charge horse owner with neglect

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 25, 2020

An animal rescue group has accused a Dallas County farm of disposing multiple dead horses on their property, We Are Iowa reported.

Iowa DHS employee allegedly filed for more than $10,000 of improper reimbursement claims

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 17, 2020

An Iowa Department of Human Services employee has allegedly filed over $10,000 of improper travel claims.