What Unexpected News Did Gabby Douglas Have for Coach Chow on NBC's 'Today' Show?

Gabby Douglas won two gold medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. She trained with Liang Chow of West Des Moines.

Share Your West Des Moines Spring Sports Updates, Photos and Videos

From youth sports to adult leagues, and teams on their way to the playoffs to those reminiscent of the Bad News Bears, Patch wants to see West Des Moines athletes of all ages in action this spring!

Gabby Douglas Says She'll Be Training at Chow's Gymnastics Soon

The gold-medal winner from the 2012 London Olympics said on "Today" that she'll be in West Des Moines soon to start training for the 2016 games.

Can You Do This? Gabby Douglas Redefines Flexibility for Nike (VIDEO)

Two Olympic gold medals probably aren’t absolutely required to complete this feat, but ...

Did Rain Keep Hawkeye Fans Away from Valley Stadium?

The Iowa Hawkeyes road tripped to West Des Moines' Valley Stadium for a spring practice Sunday. Tickets were snapped up last week, but not everyone turned out.

If You're Not Headed to Watch the Hawkeyes Practice Avoid Valley Stadium Sunday

The Iowa Hawkeyes will road trip to West Des Moines today for a spring practice session. Traffic is expected to be heavy, so stay away from Mills Civic Parkway in the afternoon if you're not headed to the game.

How to Score Free Tickets to Iowa Hawkeyes Football Open Practice in West Des Moines

The practice will be held this Sunday, April 14, at Valley High School Stadium – and the university athletic office is giving away tickets today.

Chow Grooming Next Gymnast for Rio De Janeiro Olympic Games

Rachel Gowey, a ninth-grader at Johnston Middle School, is aiming to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. West Des Moines Coach Liang Chow says she has a chance to shine.

2013 NCAA Championship Game: Final Results

Louisville vies for the NCAA championship tonight without Kevin Ware, who's out after a gruesome injury. Rick Pitino and the Cardinals face Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Michigan Wolverines. You can catch the action right here in West Des Mo

NCAA Final Four: TV Schedule, Game Time, Preview, Betting Lines and Predictions

Louisville Cardinals face Wichita State without Kevin Ware, who's out after a gruesome leg injury. Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Michigan Wolverines face Syracuse Orange. You can catch the action right here in West Des Moines. Find out where

NCAA Tournament: March Madness TV Schedule and Where to Watch in West Des Moines

The NCAA Tournament is in full swing and there's some great games on this weekend, including Kansas Jayhawks v. Michigan and Duke v. Michigan State this evening.

NCAA Men's March Madness Tournament: TV Schedule, Brackets, Where to Watch in West Des Moines

We know you want to put the Iowa State Cylones winning it all in your local pool. Here's the bracket you can use to do it.

Iowa Hawkeye Football Coming to West Des Moines

Valley Activities Director Brad Rose: "It's awesome."

West Des Moines Dowling, Iowa City West Meet in Boys’ State Hoops: Game Time, Tickets

Maroons looking for upset in opening round.

West Des Moines Valley, Dowling Catholic Boys' Substate Games Postponed

Class 4A substate finals will now be held Wednesday as Winter Storm Rocky moves through.

West Des Moines Dowling Catholic in Hunt for Class 5A Girls’ Basketball Title: Game Time, How to Get Tickets

“Maroon Crew” is aiming for a “white out” Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena.

2013 West Des Moines Parks and Rec Basketball, Volleyball Tournaments Offer $850 in Cash Prizes

Registration deadlines approaching for annual tournaments.

2013 State Wrestling Results: West Des Moines Valley Wrestler Scores 53-Second Pin

Together, West Des Moines Valley and Dowling Catholic are sending eight wrestlers to the quarterfinals.

West Des Moines Valley Standouts Jake Campos, Peter Jok and 26 Others Sign on National Signing Day

Students will play football, basketball, baseball, softball soccer, golf, and run track and cross country for University of Iowa, Iowa State University and a host of other public and private schools.

Super Bowl 2013: Predictions, TV Schedule, Preview, Betting Lines

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers face off in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday.

Shawn Johnson Hits Ski Slopes, Talks About Opening West Des Moines Gym

The Olympic gold-medal gymnast talked to reporters in Aspen, CO, recently about her plans to open a gym in West Des Moines.

Super Bowl XLVII: Date, Betting Lines, TV Schedule for San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens and Where to Watch in West Des Moines

Beyoncé will headline halftime show, sexy ads and who you won’t see on television’s biggest advertising day.

West Des Moines, Metro Weekend Events: Iowa Playwright Winner at Tallgrass Theatre, Boat and Sports Show, Plus Bike Expo and RAGBRAI Ticket Info

Times, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in West Des Moines and the metro, including “The Monster Under the Bed” and Temple concert series.

Valley Football Coach Named Iowa Coach of the Year

Valley's Gary Swenson has been named the 2012 Iowa Football Coach of the Year after the Tigers gave him his 300th coaching win last season.

West Des Moines Valley Grad Records New Personal Best Time in 2013 Panther Open

Jordan Guske, a sophomore, had the third-best time in history of the University of Northern Iowa event.

Away from West Des Moines Gym for Extended Period, Can Gabby Douglas Still Make Rio in 2016?

Gold-medal gymnast and adopted Iowan says she’s intent on resuming gymnastic career. For now, she’s spending some deserved time enjoying “the sunshine stuff,” says Coach Liang Chow.

2012-2013 NCAA College Bowl Game Schedule: Who's Yet to Play, Television Schedule

Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa.

West Des Moines Valley Senior Jake Campos to Play in Army All-American Bowl: Game Time

Game will be broadcast locally on WHO-TV, local NBC affiliate.

Undaunted by Finish in London Olympics, Iowan Eyes Rio Games: 2012 in Review

Olympic archer Miranda Leek's dad hasn't booked his hotel room yet, but he will be surprised if the West Des Moines Dowling grad doesn't make the 2016 summer Olympics team.

Registration Open for West Des Moines Youth Summer Baseball

Sports Plex West will oversee the 2013 program, which runs April-July.

College Football Bowl BCS Games: Schedule, Who's Playing

Finally, some decent games.

Are the Iowa State Cyclones Bowl Game Bound? Also, This Year's BCS Bowl Games

Where did the Cyclones end up in the mix of bowl games?

West Des Moines Residents Among Iowa - Nebraska Gameday Arrests: A .410 Blood-Alcohol Rate?

Some of the arrests related to Friday's Iowa versus Nebraska football game.

West Des Moines Valley’s Peter Jok Is Headed to Iowa

Valley standout impressed Hawkeye basketball coach Fran McCaffery, and are some of the reasons why.

Settle in for Football: Game Times, TV Schedule, Betting Lines, Predictions for Iowa v. Nebraska, Iowa State v. West Virginia

Hawkeyes and Cyclones close out regular season play. Iowa State's already bowl game eligible.

Thanksgiving Weekend College Football: Game Times, TV Schedule, Betting Lines Where to Watch Iowa v. Nebraska, Iowa State v. West Virginia

Want to watch the games in West Des Moines? We have oodles of suggestions.

Saturday College Football Game Times, TV Schedule for Nov. 17: UNI v. Missouri St, ISU v. Kansas, Iowa v. Michigan

Where and when to watch Nov. 10 college football match ups.

When is Iowa Playing on College Football Saturday? Television Schedule, Records: UNI v. Missouri St., ISU v. Kansas, Iowa v. Michigan

Details for when and where to watch Iowa college football matchups on Nov. 17.

Dowling Catholic Falls to Iowa City at State Volleyball Tourney: PHOTOS

The Maroons lost in the quarterfinal match to Iowa City High last week. Area photographer Dave Walter shares his favorite shots from the Dowling game.

Who Will Win on College Football Saturday? Predictions, Betting Lines: ISU v. Texas, UNI v. South Dakota, Iowa v. Purdue

See what the experts and the rest of us are saying about this week's Iowa college football matchups.