Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
And – wait for it – Craigslist dating isn’t working out (as if you didn’t know that).
The Lyrids can be unpredictable – often in great ways.
West Des Moines police referred the couple to the Dallas County Attorney’s Office.
Even though Central Iowa was spared the worst of this week's storms, is the rain moving on?
This Saturday, ten Democratic lawmakers will talk about what's going on at the state capitol. The forum will be held at the West Des Moines City Council Chambers.
Here's our look at who's hiring in and around West Des Moines for the week of April 18.
"Health risks" from homosexuality are equivalent to those of second-hand smoke, said Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme. Critics blasted the comments as "offensive," "disgusting" and "ignorant."
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Cooperation is crucial to move education bills forward in split Legislature.
The device was made of a 2-liter Dr. Thunder soda pop bottle.
West Des Moines Valley High School has announced its 2013 prom court. The queen and king will be crowned at the prom Saturday at Hy-Vee Hall.
The doctor had been working in the marathon's medical tent when the explosions occurred, taking the lives of three people and injuring dozens of others.
Flat-tax option eliminates federal deductibility and replaces itemized deductions with a higher standard deduction.
West Des Moines police say suspect, who reportedly escaped after being strapped to a hospital bed, was wanted on a Louisiana felony warrant.
Two Olympic gold medals probably aren’t absolutely required to complete this feat, but ...
Hope you enjoyed the sunshine yesterday, West Des Moines, because you might not enjoy the answer to this question.
Gabriel De La Cerda, 34, Iowa Political Coordinator for the United Steel Workers Union seeks 3rd District Democratic Nomination.
A West Des Moines woman said the suspect was completely or partially undressed as he cruised the area.
West Des Moines police are seeking a woman as a possible suspect in several cases of prescription drug fraud.
“It was a surreal thing to hear those blasts, to see people running and the confusion at that the scene,” said marathon runner Matt McDermott.
The 24-hour fundraising event will be held on Saturday, May 4.
The Iowa Hawkeyes road tripped to West Des Moines' Valley Stadium for a spring practice Sunday. Tickets were snapped up last week, but not everyone turned out.
The event on April 20 at Valley High School will include a hypnotist, inflatables, a cash cue and games.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will road trip to West Des Moines today for a spring practice session. Traffic is expected to be heavy, so stay away from Mills Civic Parkway in the afternoon if you're not headed to the game.
Tax updates, tax deadlines for 2012 taxes and where to get tax help in West Des Moines.
It's time to sign up for the 2-mile, 4-mile and kids fun run events that are part of Historic Valley Junction's Earth Day celebration. And runners who dress in costume can win a prize.
John Kline told a U.S. District Court chief judge today that he is "ashamed and humbled" by his actions, one central Iowa newspaper reports.
Dispatchers say crews were called around 9:40 a.m. Friday, according to one local television station.
The event is ending because of falling attendance, but organizers say they'll announce a replacement event later this year.
The Iowa House has offered to meet Senate Democrats in the education reform process and increase per pupil funding each of the next two years, says the state legislator.
The practice will be held this Sunday, April 14, at Valley High School Stadium – and the university athletic office is giving away tickets today.
The U.S. Social Security Administration has released the most popular names parents select for their bouncing baby boy or girl.
Here's our look at who's hiring in and around West Des Moines for the week of April 11.
Kyle and Sharon Krause presented the donation on behalf of the West Des Moines-based convenience store chain to the club this week.
The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is in need of individuals to volunteer their time at several events in May.
Here’s a list of all graduating West Des Moines Valley and Dowling Catholic High School senior athletes and where they have committed to play in college.
Kaplan University, which has a location in Urbandale and a campus in Des Moines, has been educating students since 1937.
A man who police and Hy-Vee Food Store employees suspect of helping a woman try to steal cases of Coca-Cola products was banned from all of the chain's stories indefinitely.
Customers of a party bus were reportedly not helpful when police arrived to investigate a fight and shot fired at Beach Girls.