West DSM News

Within Great Western Bank, we celebrate the cultural diversity of our employees throughout the year, and this month we are celebrating the LGBTQ community.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting on June 22

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.

WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: WEBINAR | "Education – Industry Trends, Reflections & Future" WDM Edge on June 22

Join us for our third WDM Edge of the year with a focus on the education sector.

CITY OF WAUKEE: DMWW Asking Customers to Reduce Lawn Watering by 25 Percent

Des Moines Water Works has implemented Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Plan because of drought-induced low river levels and record-breaking customer demand for water. Waukee is a Des Moines Water Works-served community.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Outdoor Nature Painting on June 24

Come paint with us in the great outdoors!

WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: YURtern Social with Smash Park on June 22

It's patio season, and there's no better time or place to have fun with fellow college students!

CITY OF WAUKEE: 40-Acre "KeeTown Loop" Entertainment District Taking Shape

In 2020, the Waukee City Council approved a 40-acre development to be located along Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee with plans of bringing entertainment, shopping, nightlife and restaurants to the rapidly growing area.

WAUKEE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Virtual Networking on July 02

Join the Chamber as we meet for virtual networking!

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES: West Des Moines Police Search for Missing 59-Year-Old Male

The West Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in their search for a missing 59-year-old male.

201 N.E. 14th Court, Grimes sold by Joseph A. Libby and Laura L. Vinger

On June 17, 2021, Jennifer and Charles Tinnermeier purchased a home at 201 N.E. 14th Court, Grimes from Joseph A. Libby and Laura L. Vinger for $390,000.

Census Bureau: 1.4% of people in Adel identified as multi-racial in 2019

Of the 4,588 citizens living in Adel in 2019, 98.6 percent said they were only one race, while 1.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Census Bureau: 76.2 percent of people in Dawson were old enough to vote in 2019

Of the 130 citizens living in Dawson in 2019, 99 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

1166 S. 92nd St., W. Des Moines purchased by Grace and Rapheal John

On June 17, 2021, Mill Ridge Homes LLC sold their home at 1166 S. 92nd St., W. Des Moines to Grace and Rapheal John for $419,000.

US Dairy Export Council employee Thomas J. Vilsack contributes a total of $250 to Democratic Party candidate Cindy Axne

US Dairy Export Council employee Thomas J. Vilsack has contributed a total of $250 to Democratic Party candidate Cindy Axne

Rachelle and Thad Dawson unload 16210 Brookview Drive, Urbandale

On June 17, 2021, Rachelle and Thad Dawson sold their five bedroom, four bathroom home at 16210 Brookview Drive, Urbandale to Sharon Lee Fox (trustee) and Edward and Sharon Fox (trust) for $570,000.

Census Bureau: 73.4 percent of people in Dallas Center were old enough to vote in 2019

Of the 1,515 citizens living in Dallas Center in 2019, 1,112 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Brothers Construction Iowa LLC acquires 9062 Tatum Drive, W. Des Moines

The home at 9062 Tatum Drive, W. Des Moines was sold on June 16, 2021 by Brothers Construction Iowa LLC for $280,000. The buyer was Homes By Advantage LLC.

Darren and Amy Schlapkohl sell 12817 Cardinal Lane, Urbandale for $1.14M

On June 16, 2021, Darren and Amy Schlapkohl sold their five bedroom, three bathroom home at 12817 Cardinal Lane, Urbandale to David and Anne Johnson for $1,140,000.

802 Evans View Drive, Adel unloaded by Kelsey T Dean and Kelsey T. and Justin Schroeder

On June 16, 2021, Kelsey T Dean and Kelsey T. and Justin Schroeder sold their home at 802 Evans View Drive, Adel to Jack Glienke and Morgan Jacobson for $342,000.

US Dairy Export Council employee Thomas J. Vilsack contributes a total of $1,250 to Democratic Party candidate Abby Finkenauer