Until a permanent replacement can be named for Peter Ansingh, interim administrator will lead West Des Moines Community Schools through “crisis” situation and culture of "distrust."
West Des Moines residents should keep their weather radios handy tonight, or download weather warning apps on their cell phones.
We Iowans apparently watch our language, but we could stand to say "please" and "thank you" a bit more.
Can your pet do awesome tricks? Upload a video and let’s talk about who would make up the Patch Pets Olympic Dream Team.
Also, Patch offers advice to the lovelorn on how to stop wallowing in it. Please. You're making Patch want to poke her eye out with a stick.
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
May is designated as National Hamburger Month. West Des Moines has quite a few choices to go out for a burger, and making your own is a perfectly acceptable way to honor the American delicacy.
West Des Moines elementary students will also exhibit their artwork at Sunday’s show.
The app allows vendors to process sales and automatically updates inventory, saving merchants time when they get back to their brick-and-mortar-shops.
Witness said she has found the child alone and unsupervised once before.
While residents honor police officers for their work keeping the streets safe, the West Des Moines Police Department is reciprocating with free food, games and family activities Thursday.
Everything you need to know to attend this year's ceremonies for Valley and Dowling graduates.
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.
People from around the country take part in a candle-light vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Gusto Pizza Co. is opening its second metro location in the developing Greenway Crossing retail center.
Stilwell eighth grader’s perfect score was the best in Iowa on national test.
There is still time to sign up and take a stand against cancer.
West Des Moines residents have a tendency to pick winning numbers, so you better get your ticket before Wednesday night's drawing.
West Des Moines school board may wait until after fall school board elections to fill superintendent position after members reportedly criticized for being "out of step" with the district.
New Jersey-based companies claim losses of nearly $56,000 in separate lawsuits.
“Take-back” events respond to a spate of crime involving firearms.
The hip-hop group from Detroit, Michigan, will make a stop in West Des Moines as part of "The Mighty Death Stop Tour". Also, ticket prices and information.
You better believe it. This week's central Iowa forecast is (finally) calling for some weather that seems much better suited for May.
West Des Moines school officials don’t plan to discuss search process to replace fired Superintendent Peter Ansingh.
Here's our look at who's hiring in and around West Des Moines for the week of May 12.
The cost of colonoscopies, MRIs, CT scans and mammograms can shift a lot from place to place.
These houses aren't free, but looking and dreaming is.
A joint investigation by the neighboring Clive and West Des Moines Police Departments has led to the arrest of a suspect in a series of armed robberies. The incidents began in March and ran into May.
The West Des Moines businessman says central Iowa can support a second casino in addition to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
Also, free stuff galore, and if you can’t give it away, how about smashing it to smithereens?
The Des Moines Register recently featured the Dowling Catholic grad who competed on the U.S. archery team in the London Olympics last year. Leek headed to Shanghai Friday for the World Cup archery event.
Peter Ansingh will leave immediately; school unsure of search plans.
From youth sports to adult leagues, and teams on their way to the playoffs to those reminiscent of the Bad News Bears, Patch wants to see West Des Moines athletes of all ages in action this spring!
The actor who played Jethro in "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV series recently contacted the owner of the barbecue joints located in West Des Moines/Waukee, Ankeny and Des Moines.
This tournament is a highlight of the annual Iowa Senior Olympics and features vintage six-on-six basketball.
Join the West Des Moines United Methodist Church (WDMUMC) as they partner with Meals From the Heartland to package meals tomorrow, Saturday, May 18.
Iowa Real Estate Statistics in 2013.
Armed Forces Day is May 18th. Ever wonder what we feed our soldiers?
Registration for the 2013 Iowa Senior Olympics is now open!
Iowa's largest Salvation Army Thrift Store will open in Des Moines next month.