Police searched for the teen Thursday night after he was injured when a gun he was carrying discharged.
There are dozens of places to visit with Santa throughout the metro area; here's where you'll find him in Clive, Waukee and West Des Moines.
A man wrongfully arrested and held 11 days on a sexual assault charge will receive $450,000 from the city.
The Jingle Bell Drop Thursday night will be the launch to weekly Jingle in the Junction events from Nov. 30 through Dec. 14.
The city's parks board says rates have not been adjusted since 2005 for residents and 2009 for non-resident users of the city facilities.
A permit issued for construction at one of three Microsoft data center sites accounted for $69 million of October's $84.58 million total.
Police are hoping the public can help identify a man wanted in connection with a recent theft.
If you love the people, places and events that make your community unique ad you like to share the news, you might make a good Patch Mayor.
Cities in Dallas County will collect an extra penny per dollar spent on July 1 for purchases, services and items delivered in the county.
A tight race for the at-large City Council seat in West Des Moines was decided on a margin of 70 votes with 4,300 votes cast.
Polls are open until 8 p.m. and West Des Moines voters will decide on a local option sales tax in addition to city council and mayor races.
After the fall cleanup, decorations may be placed on graves starting Nov. 13.
A $150,000 grant announced today will jump start repairs and upgrades to the exterior of the Lyric Building in WDM's Valley Junction.
The man police are looking for in connection with recent thefts was recorded on store surveillance.
West Des Moines' six city council and mayoral candidates will participate in a forum from 6 to 7:30 tonight in Valley Junction.
Preschool Palooza will provide details on preschool and kindergarten enrollment for parents while kids enjoy games and activities.
Contiguous cities voting as a bloc on the local option sales tax question would use the bulk of the money collected for property tax relief.
The Lyric Building, home to the Theatrical Shop, is in the running for a $150,000 grant to be decided by a public vote that ends Tuesday.
Police said Saturday's theft was the third recent case in which they had sought the public's assistance and all have led to arrests.
A Des Moines police vice and narcotics lieutenant was selected this morning to be the new chief of police for West Des Moines.
Video from West Des Moines police body cameras will be stored routinely for 90 days and saved for 180 days or more if needed for evidence.
The interactive piece by artist Kelsey Lampe is the third public art project to be installed at West Glen Town Center.
Owner Denise Johnson said she would have stayed in the community but the property owner declined to renew her lease after 20 years.
A meeting Tuesday in West Des Moines will yield program ideas for a proposed amphitheater and gauge the public's interest in the project.
Police still are looking for a man who reportedly asked a child walking home from school Thursday to get into his vehicle.
Parents, students and staff in the West Des Moines school district can attend one of six focus groups to offer input on facility planning.
Valley High School Principal Tim Miller will retire at the end of the school year and a search is underway to find his replacement.
The West Des Moines Police Department has been without a chief since Shaun LaDue resigned at the request of city leaders 11 months ago.
Police found text threats made in WDM earlier this month were by a copycat and not related to an earlier data breach in Johnston schools.
App can allow riders to purchase their bus passes on smartphones.
More than 10,000 donated winter clothing items will be provided to the homeless and near homeless by working with social service agencies.
Two people were killed Sunday after a driver heading the wrong way on Interstate 35 collided with another vehicle.
There are 31 registered sex offenders living in West Des Moines, according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry.
Hand-crafted sandwiches, famous tea and giant spuds are a draw, but the chance at a $50 gift card will draw many to McAlister's Deli Friday.
Riders can purchase passes on smart phone to show to bus operate as they board.
Repair work on 50th Street, 60th Street and Jordan Creek Parkway next week in West Des Moines should be completed by morning commute times.
A steel and glass sculpture denoting a bird-of-paradise flower was installed recently at West Glen as the site's second public art project.
Detour to Bridgewood Boulevard this week while Mills Civic Parkway is closed from 81st to 88th streets for patching.
The West Des Moines Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast and open house Saturday as part of Fire Prevention Week activities.
Applications due November 3.