West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce News Release July 16, 2020

Every car that comes through our CONTACTLESS donation drive will get a pair of Life 107.1 sunglasses.

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce WLC Fall Conferences To Be All Virtual

The Dubuque Conference on Oct. 8 includes keynote addresses from Stacey Hanke, Katrina Adams, and a workshop from Cy Wakeman.

ITA Group, Eurofins Announce Health Safety Testing Partnership

The West Des Moines company's partnership offers event marketers and planners tools to evaluate and mitigate Covid-19 health risks.

Widespread EAB Infestation Forces West Des Moines To Issue Tree Removal Notices

Homeowners with infested ash trees on their property are now left with no choice but to have them removed.

West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes 4 Summer Interns

Jordan Allen, Mallory Behrens, Alyssa Craven and Raymond Martinez will serve in their roles until returning to school for the fall.

City Of West Des Moines Announces Small Business Recovery Grant Recipients

West Des Moines businesses received a total of $86,500, and grants ranged from $1,000 – $5,000 depending on the justification of need.

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce: Hutchinson Named Vice President

Grinnell Mutual, in business since 1909, is the 110th largest property casualty insurance company in the United States.

West Des Moines KCCI Project Community: Hope For Families Fundraiser For Children And Families Of Iowa Raises Over $94

This event provided a wonderful opportunity for community education on the vast number of programs.

West Des Moines Chamber Announces Logo Contest

Designs must be submitted to info@wdmchamber.org no later than Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m.

West Des Moines Richard Dedor Named As New Board Chair For Alzheimer Association Iowa Chapter

The Iowa Chapter Board of Directors currently has 22 members, including 5 new members from across the state.

West Des Moines New Website Provides An Open And Timely Look At City Financial Data

The new West Des Moines – Open Finance website is powered by Socrata and offered through Tyler Technologies.

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.

Fireworks Near Me: West Des Moines’ 4th Of July 2020

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around West Des Moines.

DART proactively testing employees for COVID-19

95 percent of employees have tested negative

DART fixed route operator tests positive for COVID-19

All common areas in DART facilities have been sanitized and deep-cleaned since the employee last worked.

Grants awarded to local nonprofits

Viking Foundation provides funds to help with COVID-19 effects

Iowa Bed And Breakfast Offers Free Housing And Food For Medical And First Responders

Laurie Tigges’ bed and breakfast sat empty in Adel — its rooms untouched and void of the wedding parties and spring break visitors.

DART to enact further reductions to its schedule on April 12

Most routes to operate on Saturday service schedules on weekdays.

Fibrenew repair & restoration business expands to West Des Moines

Local businessman Jason McDowell brings established leather repair, plastic and vinyl restoration franchise to the region

DART to offer free rides to caucus sites on February 3

Free rides after 4 p.m. on DART Fixed Routes and free rides to and from Caucus sites on Paratransit

Area Nonprofits Receive Grants

Viking Foundation awards 3 local nonprofits a total of $20,000

Reporter Writes Own Obituary That You Have To See

Ken Fuson, a gifted storyteller for the Des Moines Register and Baltimore Sun, wrote his own obituary, and you have to read it.

Hate Crime Charged After 2 Hit-And-Runs, Racial Rant In 1 Day

Police say an Iowa woman targeted a Latina and a black boy and ran over them with her SUV, then went on racial rant in convenience store.

Nonprofit Grant Deadline Upcoming

Submit Proposals by Oct. 1

Will Your Car Get Stolen in West Des Moines?

See your chances of becoming an auto theft victim.

The Jobs Situation in West Des Moines

Find out if prospects are getting better or worse.

Here’s the Average Social Security Check in West Des Moines

Find out how to get the largest payment you can.

What's the Risk to Your Identity in West Des Moines?

Find out if you're living in a hot spot for ID fraud.

West Des Moines 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around West Des Moines.

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No DART service on Memorial Day

Regular weekday service to resume on Tuesday.

No DART service on Memorial Day

Regular weekday service to resume on Tuesday

DART seeking comments about proposed schedule changes

Proposed changes might affect schedules and routes beginning this fall.

DART to offer free rides to passengers who board with a bike

Part of National Bike Month celebrations in May

Gas Prices in West Des Moines are Up This Week

Here’s the latest on gas prices where you are.

Gas Prices in West Des Moines are Up This Week

Here’s the latest on gas prices where you are.

New DART Art Bus Unveiled; Spring Soccer; More Local News

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