Back-to-school clothing and footwear purchases exempt from sales tax this weekend during Iowa's annual Sales Tax Holiday.
Eleven teams of businesses around Des Moines raced to pack, staple and seal 9,000 meals from Meals from the Heartland to win the Hy-Vee Cup, in the center of Jordan Creek Mall, August 1.
Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the West Des Moines area, including "The Wolverine" and "The Conjuring." Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.
The U.S. Department of Labor found violations in 51 stores in Iowa and Nebraska and assessed more than $128,500 in fines, according to the report. Hy-Vee in West Des Moines is among the stores found in violation.
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
Responding to tourism industry complaints that waivers cut into the Iowa State Fair, seasonal employment and family vacations, State Board of Education may get tough in enforcing a state law requiring schools to start no earlier than the week in whic
West Des Moines Meals from the Heartland is serious about helping the 1 billion people locally and worldwide – that’s the equivalent to the populations of North America and Europe combined — who live in chronic hunger.
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Under 5 feet of water in some parts 20 years ago, the original West Des Moines came back shinier and more unified.
Police allege Urbandale Middle School teacher had sexual contact with a 13-year-old student and a 14-year-old former student.
Until this weekend, Paul Beckman's biggest prize in the Mega Millions and Powerball Lottery games was $7.
West Des Moines police said in bulletin issued at 1 p.m. that area would remain closed for at least two hours.
Guess what Patch learned eavesdropping on Gabby Douglas on Twitter, Valley Junction business on Facebook and a Wicca-in-training on Craigslist?
The Valley Evangelical Free Church in West Des Moines offered a free garage sale for the community last weekend.
Get out this weekend and do something! Dates, times, and other information on events and happenings right here in West Des Moines and central Iowa.
West Des Moines’ thriving commerce center expected to be busier than usual as parents seek 6 percent savings on back-to-school items.
On Nov. 5, Polk County residents will vote yes or no on this very question, deciding whether or not they’re willing to boost property taxes to pay for $81 million worth of improvements to the court system.
Neighbors have always shared things -- from sugar and milk to ladders and wheelbarrows. But now time banks are helping neighbors share their talents in exchange for bigger services like repairs and renovations.
A plane flying out of Cedar Rapids made an emergency landing in Georgia on Sunday.
Coach Liang Chow had the midas touch Olympic gold medal winners Shawn Johnson and Gabby Douglas in 2008 and 2012. Will Norah Flatley complete the trifecta?
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Airlines will add a flight to Punta Gorda Airport in southwest Florida on Dec. 19.
Every week day, West Des Moines Patch offers a handful of things you should do, social media posts and things you should know in "Today in West Des Moines." To suggest something, email beth.dalbey@patch.com
Mom of missing paperboy Johnny Gosch says sex trafficking sting must be followed by action that keeps pedophiles behind bars. Watch raw video from the sting.
How many Starbucks you have in town often equates to voting Democrat or Republican.
Noreen Gosch, mom of West Des Moines paperboy missing for more than 30 years, thinks her son was kidnapped into the child sex trade.
A selection of job listings from around central Iowa.
Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?