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• This Affordable Midwest Suburb Has Home Values Around $322,000 And Tax Perks For Retirees (moneydigest.com) — If you live in West Des Moines or are considering moving here, this breakdown shows how far your money can go, from average home values around $322,000 to notably low utilities and healthcare costs. It also explains Iowa's generous tax treatment of retirement income and highlights local amenities like Historic Valley Junction, Jordan Creek Town Center, and numerous independent living options for older residents.
• Iowa Bankers Association announces launch of foundation (messengernews.net) — West Des Moines gets a nod in the leadership of the new Iowa Bankers Foundation, with local banking veterans tapped as chair and vice chair. The statewide foundation aims to boost financial literacy, entrepreneurship, homeownership, workforce development, and disaster recovery support in communities across Iowa, potentially channeling more resources and programs into banks and neighborhoods in and around West Des Moines.
• Inside Iowa Politics: The month some Iowa GOP members of Congress disagreed with President (kcrg.com) — West Des Moines residents will see their own state senator, Sarah Trone Garriott, challenging Rep. Zach Nunn in a congressional race shaped by Republican breaks with President Trump over the Iran war and tariffs. The piece outlines how several Iowa members of Congress, including Nunn, have diverged from Trump on war powers and economic issues, while Democratic challengers press them on rising costs.
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