West DSM News

Iowa DOE denies Des Moines Public Schools' attempt to start year with virtual learning

By Charmaine Little | Sep 2, 2020

The Iowa Department of Education (DOE) refused Des Moines Public Schools’ request to kick off the school year with digital learning, sparking a lawsuit from the district in an effort to get the DOE to change its mind, Iowa Public Radio reported.

City officials require tree removal after EAB infestation

By Charmaine Little | Jul 21, 2020

Several West Des Moines residents were issued a tree removal notice after a major emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation, according to the city’s website on July 14.