West Des Moines State Awards $2.6 Million In Catalyst Funding To Rejuvenate Downtowns Across Iowa

The Community Catalyst Building Remediation program is funded through an appropriation from the Iowa Legislature.

West Des Moines $21.9 Million In Credits Awarded To Iowa Historic Preservation Projects

The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program is administered by IEDA in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office.

West Des Moines To Bring High-Speed Internet Choices To Residents And Businesses With Google Fiber

Google Fiber will be the first tenant to lease space in the network and to provide high-speed internet citywide.

West Des Moines To Make Virtual Announcement Regarding Broadband

Elected officials and leaders from West Des Moines will hold a virtual news briefing on Thursday, July 2.

Old Navy Racially Profiles, Says Iowa Man Who Plans Lawsuit

An Iowa man plans to sue Old Navy after he said he was racially profiled and forced to scan a jacket he wore into the store.

Jason's Deli Alerts Customers To Data Breach

The restaurant's only Iowa location is in West Des Moines, but officials are uncertain where credit card data may have been compromised.

Travel Channel Adventurer Coming To West Des Moines

"Expedition Unknown" host Josh Gates has explored jungles, mountaintops and arctic climates — and now he'll check out West Des Moines.

Fitness World West Closing Next Month After 30+ Years In West Des Moines

Owner Denise Johnson said she would have stayed in the community but the property owner declined to renew her lease after 20 years.

First Iowa McAlister's Deli Opens Friday In West Des Moines

Hand-crafted sandwiches, famous tea and giant spuds are a draw, but the chance at a $50 gift card will draw many to McAlister's Deli Friday.

Junk King Expands Its Rule: Now Conquering Junk Removal Throughout Des Moines

Local Entrepreneurs Launch Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Service

Now Hiring in West Des Moines

Robert Half Finance and Accounting is now hiring Tax Director, Audit Manager and other positions.

25 New Job Openings in West Des Moines - WDM Schools, Joseph A. Bank, Hy-Vee

Now hiring Director of Operations, Store Manager, Director of Retail Human Services and more.

Iowa Michaels Stores Affected by Data Breach

If you shopped an Iowa Michaels store – or any other across the country – on several dates last year and early this year, the company says your information was exposed.

Hey, Smokers: Should Walmart, Walgreens and Others Stop Selling Cigarettes Alongside Healthcare Wares?

Attorneys general in 28 states, including Iowa, believe so. What do you think? Vote in our Iowa Patch Poll.

Iowa Whiskey – 'The Good Stuff' – Pairs with Pork (But it's not What You're Thinking)

The Templeton Rye Heritage Pork Project celebrates the distiller's ties to Iowa agriculture. And it proves once more that what's old is new again

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

Is Your Job the 1 of 10 That Could Disappear?

These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.

8 Ways to Finish the Year Strong

There's plenty to do this year to get ready for the new year.

Sick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?

What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.