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1. Lawyers for Kristin Ramsey renew push for additional evidence from prosecutors ahead of hearing (kcci.com) — A long-running homicide case tied to a 2011 open house in a West Des Moines townhome is back in court as defense attorneys for Kristin Ramsey push for more evidence from prosecutors. They'll argue Friday in Dallas County that missing materials justify dismissing the case, while the state disputes any failure to disclose.
2. 2026-27 USA Wrestling Membership Now Available (themat.com) — Wrestling families in West Des Moines can already look ahead to hosting the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals and Boys National Recruiting Showcase. USA Wrestling has opened its 2026-27 membership year, which is required to register for this and other major events. Local athletes will have a national-level competition practically in their backyard next season.
3. How the walking taco became an Iowa State Fair food icon (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Walking tacos have become a staple at West Des Moines school lunches and Valley Junction's farmers market, helping cement the dish as an Iowa favorite. This feature traces how the bagged taco migrated from Southwestern Frito pie to a Doritos-based, fairground-friendly snack. It highlights local vendors and school cafeterias that helped popularize the portable meal across the metro and at the Iowa State Fair.
4. Roundtable with Nunn, business leaders focuses on reducing burdens for Main Street businesses (riponadvance.com) — A recent small-business roundtable in West Des Moines brought U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn together with federal and regional leaders to discuss tax relief and cutting red tape for Iowa entrepreneurs. Participants highlighted new permanent tax deductions and eased reporting rules that they say help Main Street businesses invest and grow. The discussion also explored further bipartisan efforts to reduce paperwork burdens on local companies.
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