PPP Loans Benefited West Des Moines Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 111,964 Iowa businesses in 2021 alone, including some in West Des Moines.

Blood Donations Needed In West Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

WDMCC: Free Summer Series In West Des Moines: Moonlit Movies And Summer Sundaze

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WDMCC: WDM And Clive Chambers To Host Annual Mentoring For Women Event

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West Des Moines Area National Merit Scholar Winners Announced

West Des Moines area students are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

WDMCC: Simpson College Launches New Online Certificate Program In Trauma And Resiliency

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Unemployment Rate Steady In West Des Moines Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Polk County is higher than the Iowa average.

WDMCC: 2021 IOWA WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN

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WDMCC: WDM CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE FIRST RESPONDERS AT ANNUAL APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

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2021 College Aid: How West Des Moines Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Blood Donors Needed In West Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.

Polk County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the West Des Moines area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Blood Donors Needed In West Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

West Des Moines Police Department: Update - Missing 59 Year Old West Des Moines Man Located

At approximately 6:15pm, West Des Moines Police were alerted about a male subject that was located along the bank of the Raccoon River a ...

West Des Moines Police Department: West Des Moines Police Search For Missing 59-Year-Old Male

The West Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing 59-year-old male. Rodney Chene ...

Home Prices In West Des Moines Area Increased Recently: See How Much

Home prices are slightly higher in the West Des Moines area recently. See how much.

Unemployment Decreases In West Des Moines Area: Feds

Polk County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On West Des Moines Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the West Des Moines Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

West Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the West Des Moines area. The pandemic continues to impact the U.S. blood supply.

West Des Moines Police Department: Update: West Des Moines Police Make Arrest In Pedestrian Death On I-35 NB & Mills Civic Parkway

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West Des Moines Police Department: West Des Moines Police Make Arrest In Stabbing At Apartment Complex

On Monday, May 17th at approximately 8:20pm, West Des Moines Police responded to a report of a stabbing at 210 S. 41st Street (Chapel Ri ...

West Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In West Des Moines Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the West Des Moines area compares.

West Des Moines Police Department: Update: West Des Moines Police Investigating Pedestrian Death On I-35 NB & Mills Civic Parkway

On Sunday, May 9th at approximately 11:50am, officers with the West Des Moines Police Department were dispatched to I-35 NB at the 70.5 ...

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On West Des Moines Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on West Des Moines Patch.

See How Rents Have Changed In West Des Moines Area

The fair market rent for a two-bedroom rental increased from the previous year.

Blood Donations Needed In West Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.

Polk County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the West Des Moines area compares to Iowa and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Mother's Day Surprise: Share Photo On West Des Moines Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the West Des Moines Patch.

2021 College Aid: How West Des Moines Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how West Des Moines area high schools have done so far.

West Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

West Des Moines Police Department: West Des Moines Police Department - DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 24th, 2021

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Update: Hospital Capacity In West Des Moines Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Polk County and across IA.

Home Prices In West Des Moines Area Increased In Past Year: See How Much

Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Polk County area.

Polk County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the West Des Moines area compares to Iowa and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

West Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the West Des Moines area.

City Of West Des Moines: Free Tire Drop-Off On Saturday, April 10, For WDM Residents

The City of West Des Moines and Metro Waste Authority are offering West Des Moines residents a free Scrap Tire Drop-off on Saturday, Apr ...

West Des Moines Police Department: Ashley Okland Homicide - 10 Year Anniversary - West Des Moines Police Still Searching For Information

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Federal Tax Refunds In Polk County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Coronavirus Cases Up In West Des Moines Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Iowa is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.