West DSM News

No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Aug 22, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Aug 21, 2021

The following parishes in the West DSM News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Wells Fargo employee Paige Elaine Tucker contributes a total of $1,772 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

By West DSM News | Aug 21, 2021

Wells Fargo employee Paige Elaine Tucker has contributed a total of $1,772 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

Street Closure Notification

Urban Hills Development LLC sells 16210 Walnut Meadows Court, Urbandale

By West DSM News | Aug 20, 2021

On Aug. 20, Cronus Investment Ltd. Co. purchased a home at 16210 Walnut Meadows Court, Urbandale from Urban Hills Development LLC for $159,900.

Wells Fargo employee Paige Elaine Tucker contributes a total of $2,187 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

By West DSM News | Aug 20, 2021

Wells Fargo employee Paige Elaine Tucker has contributed a total of $2,187 to Democratic Party candidate Pete Buttigieg

Richard Stephen Brown purchases 1313 S.W. Seventh St., Grimes

By West DSM News | Aug 20, 2021

On Aug. 20, Richard Stephen Brown purchased a home at 1313 S.W. Seventh St., Grimes from Varion C. and Kristen R. Herrick for $429,900.

From Des Moines Sun

Iowa farmer: Change in inheritance tax policy would be 'very devastating to all farms in Iowa'

By T.H. Lawrence | 4 years ago

Greg Rhinehart planning to pass farm onto son, as his dad and grandfather did before him

Reynolds opposes latest COVID-related CDC recommendations, declares them 'counterproductive to our vaccination efforts'

By Karla Florez | Aug 19, 2021

As the Center for Disease Control and Prevention continues to alter its COVID-19-related recommendations, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds continues to voice her belief that safety precautions should remain a personal choice to all residents.

Wells Fargo employee Michelle Mackie contributes a total of $672 to Democratic Party candidate Amy J. Klobuchar

By West DSM News | Aug 19, 2021

Wells Fargo employee Michelle Mackie has contributed a total of $672 to Democratic Party candidate Amy J. Klobuchar

1318 College Ave., Des Moines purchased by Edith Salgado Ocampo

By West DSM News | Aug 19, 2021

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1318 College Ave., Des Moines was sold on Aug. 19 by Terry John and Hayli Jeen Irvin for $160,000. The buyer was Edith Salgado Ocampo.

City of Des Moines – Request for Proposals for Professional Services

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

The Engineering Department has issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP’S) for Professional Services, view here.

Street Closure Notifications

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Please click on the links below for information regarding these street closure notifications.

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Please click on the link below for information regarding this street closure notification.

4900 159th St., Urbandale purchased by Cody and Anna Liese Stoermer

By West DSM News | Aug 18, 2021

The home at 4900 159th St., Urbandale was sold on Aug. 18 by Krm Development LLC for $850,096. The buyers were Cody and Anna Liese Stoermer.

Polk County had a median home sale price of $220,000 in June 2021

By West DSM News | Aug 18, 2021

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in June 2021, according to BlockShopper.com.

Wells Fargo employee Michael Lebeck contributes a total of $50 to President Joe Biden

By West DSM News | Aug 18, 2021

Wells Fargo employee Michael Lebeck has contributed a total of $50 to President Joe Biden

Jeffrey S. and Morgan Harms acquire 3830 Westwind Court, Waukee

By West DSM News | Aug 18, 2021

The home at 3830 Westwind Court, Waukee was sold on Aug. 18 by Kruse Construction LLC for $545,000. The buyers were Jeffrey S. and Morgan Harms.

Masks still optional after Polk County Public Schools elementary school COVID-19 outbreak

By Karla Florez | Aug 17, 2021

Polk County Public Schools ordered Holland Elementary School to close after several staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

1509 E. 36th Court, Des Moines sold by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc.

By West DSM News | Aug 17, 2021

On Aug. 17, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc. sold their home at 1509 E. 36th Court, Des Moines to Nyeguar Diew Ruey for $190,500.