How much does it cost to paint your house? Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for goods and services in town, so you'll know how much to pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments. Part of our Smart Spending series.
Gov. Terry Branstad's office revealed the new system Monday, which will allow Iowa drivers to skip the DOT office every other renewal period.
Local police are urging motorists to be aware of road closures and detours as the annual bike ride passes through West Des Moines.
Volunteers came from around the country to help small businesses recover from the Great Flood of 1993, West Des Moines' worst natural disaster.
Also, hundreds of motorcycles and cars drove a 125-mile route on a "Memorial Ride and Drive for the Girls" to remember Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, and Elizabeth Collins, 8, the Evansdale girls who were abducted last July and found dead in December.
Peek for your pleasure in Patch's pick of homes for sale around Iowa this week.
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There’s no shortage of things to do in West Des Moines this week – and they don't all have to do with that rolling bicycle community that will visit Valley Junction.
Look to the night sky Monday, July 22, 2013, to catch a glimpse of a "giant" moon as its fullest and closest point.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones are the latest to cry out in protest to save the 30-year star of the "The Floppy Show" on WHO-TV.
Wait, there’s more: “If you're a man 25 years or younger, go to a bar and get rejected in person. It builds character.”
The cuts came due to higher mortgage rates.
The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is presenting a “Totally Tubular Tuesday” street party; look for the West Des Moines Patch tent.
Find homes for sale in West Des Moines on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
We asked West Des Moines Patch Facebook friends what they thought about the controversial Rolling Stone magazine cover and Iowa-based grocery chain Hy-Vee’s decision to pull it.
Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the West Des Moines area, including "Pacific Rim" and "Grown Ups 2". Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.
Oh, and a $5 bill: Was it payment, an apology or money the stealth sleeper didn’t mean to leave behind? Another #OMGPD moment from the West Des Moines police blotter.
Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.
Home has too many features to mention and a bright, open feel.
Volunteers from the American Red Cross remember the devastation in West Des Moines 20 years ago, but also see how the the community has grown since then.
The floods of 1993 were devastating to many Valley Junction businesses and residents and will always be remembered. A longtime resident of the area believes the flood was a blessing in disguise.
After four years in West Des Moines, the local gallery is moving back to its Urbandale roots.
The city of West Des Moines Wednesday announced who will be filling the role of human services director.
It's a summer dinnertime staple, so find out where you can find a roadside stand to get your Iowa sweet corn fix in West Des Moines.
From lawn mowers to chainsaws, Patch neighbors are splitting the cost of big ticket items to save money. Believe it or not, it's also helping their friendships.
Find out who the Tigers and the Maroons will play in the 2013 quarterfinals Monday.