To keep mosquitoes, flies and gnats under control as people make plans for a long holiday weekend, the city of West Des Moines will spray parts of the town starting Thursday night.
The Republican presidential candidate discusses his five-point plan for a stronger middle class.
The haul at the Glen Oaks Country Club fundraiser was the largest ever in Iowa, the Romney campaign chairman says.
In a single night, well-heeled Iowans have a chance to top Romney's July fundraising total of $1.1 million in Iowa. Union leaders and others announce plans to protest at venue.
Presumtive GOP presidential nominee will be at a private fundraising event Tuesday night in West Des Moines.
The library board is looking at different options for use of the space.
Chick-fil-A, a national restaurant chain with two locations in West Des Moines, is pumping millions of dollars opposing legislation legalizing same-sex marriage.
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has plans for a private fundraiser at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines on Tuesday, and additional public events in Iowa.
Governor’s position hits a hot-button issue – trimming public employee benefits and reducing government spending.
The National Journal says the 3rd Congressional District race is the 18th most competitive in the country.
Red Iowa survey shows Republicans are confident Tom Latham will win new 3rd District seat over Democrat Leonard Boswell.
“What the hell you smoking?” Waukee Point of Grace Church pastor Jeff Mullen asks those who suggest he shouldn’t politick from the pulpit.
One of four finalists for the West Des Moines police chief position will face an intense day of scrutiny from citizens, civic leaders and police employees.
An election-year fight is brewing over proposed cuts to the Farm Bill to limit food-stamp eligibility, and candidates in Iowa’s 3rd District differ on the best way to proceed.
The Democrat says he can’t be “put in a box” and neither can the voters of newly configured Senate District 22.
Take a peek at what's going up.
Gary Lewellyn’s financial crimes were the largest in Iowa at the time.
Our inaugural Red Iowa survey of influential Republicans — an offshoot of our previous Power Outsiders project — shows some mixed results regarding Mitt Romney as we head into the 2012 general election.
The city of West Des Moines will allow residents to drop off some hazardous products this morning at Valley Stadium.
The one-time presidential candidate is making several July stops in Iowa. He will thank Des Moines-area supporters at a barbecue.
West Des Moines resident Amy Ward talks about how her family's livelihood was saved by the new health-care law.
In addition to the presidential race, we’ll be keeping an eye on legislative races, a sure-to-be-interesting congressional race pitting two incumbents and a contentious judicial retention campaign.
Ron Paul supporters will send a large number of delegates to the Republican convention.
Who else is on the list from West Des Moines?
The free app for Android phones and iPhones lets residents report problems the city needs to fix, including potholes, street lights that are out, and dead animals that crews need to remove.
Emails are titillating for sure, but are they in the public’s interest?
Supported by business and government, the business incubator is sheltering 10 start-up companies.
And what are West Des Moines leaders doing that employers say almost never happens?
Mullen: When life and politics intersect pastors “should take the freedom to speak the truth.”
As she gears up for her Senate District 22 race against Democrat Desmund Adams, Pat Ward says she'll need to increase her awareness in Dallas County.
Unofficial election results give edge to incumbent in contentious Senate primary.
Polk and Dallas County voters, here's your guide to Primary Election Day.
Low voter turnout could give the nod to a leader in Iowa’s religious right movement. Waukee and West Des Moines voters will decide one of the state's most closely watched legislative races on Tuesday.
The longtime conservative activist gained fame for working to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s.
Sen. Pat Ward says she’s been put in a position of playing defense against attacks on her record.
Former legislator Steve Lukan takes over role as the director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy.
Sen. Pat Ward acknowledges she’s in a tough fight to remain in the Senate, especially if voter turnout is low in the June 5 GOP primary for a district that includes Waukee and parts of Clive and West Des Moines.
Mullen stands by ad that blames Iowa Bar Association for gay marriage ruling.
Radio ads set tenor of race in new district covering parts of West Des Moines, Waukee and Clive.
Fogging will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, weather permitting.