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🌱 Patch AM: Defense seeks missing evidence in West Des Moines open-house killing case
And on the West Des Moines Patch calendar - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class
Morning West Des Moines! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Defense seeks missing evidence in West Des Moines open-house killing case
- When can wrestlers register for Nationals coming to West Des Moines?
- How did West Des Moines help make walking tacos an Iowa icon?
Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around West Des Moines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Des Moines
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- After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, West Des Moines
9:00 am - Isaiah 117 Annual Golf Tournament →
Waveland Golf Course, 4908 University Ave, Des Moines
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 10
📣 West Des Moines Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting - Tiger Spirits
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce 608 Greene St Suite 2 Adel, IA 50003
4:00 pm - The Bridge is Back Bicycle Ride →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
5:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Johnston (Freshman)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
6:00 pm - Football: ADM vs Johnston (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
7:00 pm - Maria Bamford →
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines
7:30 pm - Summer Sendoff River Float
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Redfield Boat Ramp Bridge St Redfield, IA 50233
8:00 am - Yoga in the Park →
Waukee, IA Calendar, 114 Windfield Pkwy, Waukee
8:30 am - Middlebrook Mercantile Guided Wine Tasting →
Middlebrook Mercantile, 4125 Cumming Ave, Cumming
1:00 pm - Community Appreciation Day
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Outside the Raccoon Valley Community House at 1016 Main St., Adel.
12:00 pm - Member Orientation
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Adel City Hall 301 S 10th Street Adel, IA 50003
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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- Looking for someone who can provide a one-time lawn mowing service near Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines.
Please let me know if you're available and your price. Thanks! (Nextdoor Reed's Crossing)
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Ok West Des Moines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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