Iowa's largest Salvation Army Thrift Store will open in Des Moines next month.
Join us for amazing art and free ice cream in the HeART of West Des Moines!
The Hy-Vee Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm at Water Works Park- we would love for you to volunteer with us!
Tips on what you should do and where to start when thinking of remodeling your kitchen. Some key tips on what to do and what not to do.
AIB College of Business recruits student-athletes for NAIA competition in 11 varsity sports. Wednesday, athletes and coaches celebrated a year of accomplishments -- and announced Athletes of the Year.
The financial aid department at AIB College of Business is dedicated to assisting students in securing an affordable college education. That dedication recently earned them a statewide award.
Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? On Mother’s Day pamper your mom with a few simple treats you can make from or for the kitchen.
Join us on Once de Mayo (May 11) for our Cinco de Mayo Festival!
One Iowa congratulates Heather and Melissa Gartner on a victorious win as the Iowa Supreme Court makes another unanimous ruling.
Enjoy a delicious 5-minute meal for Cinco de Mayo!
The Hy-Vee Fishing Derby is two weeks away. Join us at Water Works Park on Saturday, May 18th from 8 am to 1 pm for a day of fishing! We need 120 more volunteers for this event.
West Des Moines Patch welcomes Shottenkirk Chevrolet
One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red Wing discusses Jason Collins, coming out, and the courage to live in truth.
Farmers Market - check. Music in the Junction - check. Cinco de Mayo - check.
National Blueberry pie day is this week. Read about the memory and health benefits of eating blueberries and have a piece of pie to celebrate the day.
Metro Waste Authority offers houseside collection of hazardous Waste.
We need 150 volunteers for the Hy-Vee Fishing Derby! Come to Water Works Park on Saturday, May 18th from 8 am to 1 pm for fishing fun.
Don't let your kids slide this summer!
Happy 2013 Drake Relays week! To kick off the Relays, we participated in the Drake Relays Parade yesterday.
Get the most out of your picnic with the least amount of effort for National Picnic Day.
Local Marathon runner talks about his experiences at the Boston Marathon
One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red Wing responds to inflammatory remarks made by Senator Guth this week in the Iowa Legislature.
This is a story about the proposals for changes in transit service by DART which would affect West Des Moines and other suburbs beginning this August.
Maximum Fitness now on West Des Moines Patch
One Iowa Executive Director on Medicaid expansion on the LGBT community in Iowa.
McDonald Corporation’s first franchise opened in April 1955. Their “You Deserve a Break” ad campaign sold billions of burgers. But what kind of a break does their food give your body?
Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Italian or American? Tomato or Kumato?
As Iowa celebrates four years of marriage equality, One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red Wing reflects on our progress.
Local chefs compete in food fight battling for more than just "top chef".
The WDMCS is seeking participants for a communications audit focus group. Sign up today!
It’s sliced bread’s birthday. No fooling!
Art, antiques, farmers market, music and so much more - it's all here!
Great music, great food, great people and great fun!
Get the greatest return on groceries by planning for leftovers as you devise your Easter Meal.
This week, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Prop 8 and DOMA. One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red Wing discusses the historic impact the rulings will have on Iowa and beyond.
Pecans are a healthy and delicious meat substitute in savory dishes.
Bedzzz 4 Less is now a West Des Moines member
Dark Chocolate Cake looks decadent, but it has some health benefits, too!
If you’re in a hurry on St. Paddy’s Day, you can still have your corned beef and eat it, too.
The Angels from the Attic live in a Magical Attic where it’s always the best day off ever!