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Polk County sees 0.8% rise in population from 2020 to 2021

By West DSM News | Aug 2, 2022

Polk County had the largest population in Iowa in 2021.

2020: Polk County residents have median age of 36

By West DSM News | Aug 2, 2022

Polk County residents have a median age of 36-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

South Grand Prairie Parkway - Racoon River To Grand Avenue

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

South Grand Prairie Parkway - Racoon River To Grand Avenue

Waukee Area Historical Society Ribbon Cutting on August 10

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

Waukee Area Historical Society Ribbon Cutting on August 10

35 is median age of Dallas County residents by 2020

By West DSM News | Aug 1, 2022

Dallas County residents have a median age of 35-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

Did the population of Dallas County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?

By West DSM News | Aug 1, 2022

Dallas County had the seventh largest population in Iowa in 2021.

WDM Leads Informational Happy Hour

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

WDM Leads Informational Happy Hour

Lane closures on Ashworth Drive

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

Lane closures on Ashworth Drive

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Jul 30, 2022

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

Sidewalk and Crossing Guard Snow Removal and Ice Control Services (Re-Bid)

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

Sidewalk and Crossing Guard Snow Removal and Ice Control Services (Re-Bid)

Waukee initiates Stage 1 of Water Conservation Plan – reducing irrigation

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

Waukee initiates Stage 1 of Water Conservation Plan – reducing irrigation

August Lunch & Learn: Expert Edge on August 10

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2022

August Lunch & Learn: Expert Edge on August 10

Sweet Corn 5K Run on August 13

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2022

Sweet Corn 5K Run on August 13

Dallas County saw a 22.8% decrease in households receiving food assistance since 2011

By West DSM News | Jul 28, 2022

In 2021, 1,316 households in Dallas County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 1,704 households in 2011, according to the Iowa Business Daily's analysis of the Iowa Department of Human Services.

Kiddie Academy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting on August 3

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2022

Kiddie Academy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting on August 3

Friday Fest: Feat. Rescue Dogs on August 5

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2022

Friday Fest: Feat. Rescue Dogs on August 5

What happened to the median home price in Des Moines during the first half of 2022?

By West DSM News | Jul 26, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2022 in Des Moines rose by $12,000 while total sales decreased by 1.8 percent.

Dallas County residents receive $5,628,364 in food assistance benefits in 2021

By West DSM News | Jul 26, 2022

Dallas County saw a 35.3 percent increase in the amount of money allocated through Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2020 to 2021, according to a Nodaway Valley Today analysis of the state's Department of Human Services.