West DSM News

Community Development Committee Meeting on October 12

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Community Development Committee Meeting

Public Input Meetings for the New North Side Community Recreation Center

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The City of Des Moines invites the public to attend a series of community meetings designed to gather input as we embark upon the first phase of planning for the new North Side Community Recreation Center.

Chamber 101 (WDM Chamber) on Oct 12

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Calling all new members, new staff, and anyone who wants a refresher on their WDM Chamber benefits!

Elderly or disabled may apply for Energy Assistance

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2021-2022 program year will be taken by the WDM Human Services program outreach staff for households with an elderly (60 years or older) or disabled member beginning October 1, 2021.

Capital Improvement Projects Update

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Work to transition the existing five-way intersection at S. Warrior Lane, Northview Drive and Ashworth Drive into a four-leg, one-lane roundabout is now complete.

Transportation Safety Committee Meeting on Oct 12

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The Transportation Safety Committee will be held at 7:30 a.m. in the St. Etienne Conference Room in the basement level of the Armory Building at 602 Robert D. Ray Drive.

Survey shows nearly 19% jump in cropland value in Iowa

By Zachary Richter | Oct 10, 2021

According to a survey, Iowa farmland values have increased since March.

No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Oct 9, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Oct 9, 2021

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

Three West Des Moines teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Sept. 25

By West DSM News | Oct 9, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in West Des Moines who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 25.

Pence to visit Iowa in November

By Zachary Richter | Oct 9, 2021

Before a potential 2024 White House bid, Pence will visit Iowa, other places next month.

Iowa volleyball loses 3-0 against in first weekend match against Michigan State

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 8, 2021

The University of Iowa volleyball team was recently defeated in their first weekend game against Michigan State by 3-0 1, according to a Hawkeyes press release.

Iowa's field hockey team defeats rival Rutgers 2-1

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 8, 2021

The University of Iowa's field hockey team recently defeated Rutgers during a closely contested game, according to a Hawkeye Sports.

Human remains found in Iowa with clothing matching description of missing boy

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 8, 2021

Human remains were recently found in Iowa, along with clothing matching the description of Xavior Harrelson, an 11-year-old boy who has been missing since May.

No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Oct 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Maureen E McAuliffe buys 16750 Dellwood Drive, Clive

By West DSM News | Oct 8, 2021

On Oct. 8, Jes Investments LLC sold their four bedroom, four bathroom home at 16750 Dellwood Drive, Clive to Maureen E McAuliffe for $535,000.

No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Oct 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

From Hawkeye Reporter

Iowa homicide rate estimated at 3.5 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Iowa last year recorded a homicide rate of 3.5 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 1.2 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

September 2021: Home prices in Granger (Polk County) increased

By West DSM News | Oct 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2021 in Granger in Polk County rose by $107,670 while total sales decreased by 44.4%.

Median home prices in Van Meter rose to $293,500 in the third quarter of 2021

By West DSM News | Oct 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2021 in Van Meter rose by $146,000 while total sales increased by 100%.