Play Ball! Time's Running Out to Register Adult Softball Teams

The deadline to register teams is Wednesday, March 13.

Why Man Voluntarily Surrendered Handgun, Assault Rifle

The man’s former girlfriend reportedly worried he might provoke West Des Moines Police officers.

$5,000 Award Means More Candy for Your Eyes

West Des Moines Public Art Commission's "Art on Campus" program earns Prairie Meadows grant.

Harrowing Tales from an Out-of-Control School Bus: West Des Moines Editor's Notebook

Remember the time when the school bus ... ? What’s your favorite school bus story?

Orchestra Students Head to England – Thanks to Shawn Johnson

The Olympic Dreams Live program pairs schools with Olympic athletes among their alumni with schools in Wales.

West Des Moines Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery

Suspect who allegedly robbed video store got away with undisclosed amount of money.

Why Mom Locked Herself and Kids in Bathroom and Called Police

An Urbandale man reportedly raising a ruckus outside a West Des Moines home claimed he was just trying to hook up with girls he’d met earlier.

UPDATE: School Bus Driver Charged in Crash Causing $75,000 Damage to House

No injuries were reported Monday when a West Des Moines school bus plowed over a mailbox, struck a pickup and then crashed into a house.

Got Milk? Yes, and Teenager May Be Crying Over It

West Des Moines police charged a Pleasantville teen with fifth-degree criminal mischief for an incident at the Jordan Creek Walmart.

Schneider Statehouse Report: Branstad Unveils Healthy Iowa Plan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will need to grant a waiver and the Iowa Legislature will also need to approve the Healthy Iowa Plan for it to become an alternative to Medicaid expansion.

Weather Alert: Winter Storm Triton Reminds West Des Moines It's Not Spring Yet

The city of West Des Moines has put its snow parking ban into effect.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around West Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around West Des Moines for the week of March 9.

Shawn Johnson Cruising with ‘DWTS’ Stars on Holland America

West Des Moines gymnast and her co-stars will offer lessons, photo opps.

McCoy Statehouse Report: Creating Local Jobs by Buying American

Whenever our tax dollars are spent, they should create jobs here, not overseas.

Schneider Statehouse Report: Sustainable Coverage for Iowa’s Uninsured

Senate Democrats would push the state down the road of fiscal uncertainty through out-of-control spending and lack of budgetary restraint.

Grow Your Own Food in West Des Moines

A limited number of community gardening plots will be offered.

Looking to Buy or Lease Executive Housing in West Des Moines?

It's priced just shy of $1 million, but it's also available as a fully furnished executive home.

Price Reduced to $130,000 on Must-See West Des Moines Starter Home

Here’s an added bonus if you love to tinker: The garage is heated.

With Daylight Saving Time, What Time Will Sun Set in West Des Moines?

Mornings will be darker, but you’ll get an extra hour of daylight.

Spring Forward: When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin in 2013?

What will you do with an extra hour of daylight? We have some ideas.

Best of West Des Moines Craigslist: Lucky Duck? (Not So Much) Alien in the Dumpster?

Also, more unrequited love and some unusual items for sale.

Don’t Flip Off Cops and Seven Other February Stories You Took Seriously

You also liked Republicans and Gay Marriage, Stephen Colbert Pans Wells Fargo, Peter Jok Slam Dunk, Front-Yard Gardening, Shawn Johnson and a Tale About a Careless Squatter.

Iowa Hawkeye Football Coming to West Des Moines

Valley Activities Director Brad Rose: "It's awesome."

WATCH: Sex Ed and Banana Punch in West Des Moines, plus Home Show, Beer Fest, and ‘Jekyll and Hyde’

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in West Des Moines and the Des Moines metro, plus upcoming Jackson Browne and Morrissey shows.

West Des Moines Mom Allegedly Drank, Smoked With Daughter and Friend

Police are pursuing child endangerment and other charges.

Headaches on the Horizon for West Des Moines Commuters Using Grand Avenue

The Grand Avenue Bridge near First Street will be closed for repairs for about six months.

Historic Valley Junction Rubber Boot Bash Celebrates 20 Years Since Devastating Flood

Fundraiser serves as Music in the Junction season kick-off

West Des Moines Man Charged With Trying to Sexually Assault 12-Year-Old Girl

Urbandale Police have charged a 52-year-old West Des Moines man with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. The reported victim is a 12-year-old Urbandale girl.

Dick's Sporting Goods Coming to West Des Moines

Store expected to open by the end of the year.

Letter to the Editor: Branstad's Last-Minute Healthy Iowa Plan Doesn't Serve Iowans

Governor's "snubbing" of low-income Iowans' access to health care doesn't bode well.

Spring Art Classes Offered to West Des Moines Preschoolers

Classes begin April 2 and class size is limited, so register now.

Police Blotter: Has Goldilocks Been Pillaging In West Des Moines?

From the West Des Moines police blotter comes a modern twist on the classic children’s fairy tale, “The Story of the Three Bears.”

When is Kindergarten Roundup in West Des Moines?

Registration doesn’t start until April, but it’s important for parents to get their children’s names on the list now.

Cownie Statehouse Report: Sequesters, Shutdowns Not in Iowa’s Future if Legislature Holds Budget Line

Fiscal house in order when state spends less than it takes in, doesn’t use one-time monies for ongoing expenses, and doesn’t intentionally under-fund programs and stick local governments with the tab.

Followup: The Taps are Open, Beer is Flowing at New Nanobrewery

West Des Moines area friends are making big dreams come true by thinking small.

West Des Moines-Based Kum & Go Names New Executive

Marty Roush is the convenience store company's division vice president in charge of operations.

Little Bat Equals Big Frustrations for West Des Moines, Waukee Leaders

The cities will have to spend thousands of dollars to determine if an endangered Indiana bat population will be harmed by construction of the $31 million Alice’s Road interchange.

Carter’s, One of the Oldest Names in Baby Clothing, Opens Store in West Des Moines

The store also carries the OshKosh B-gosh brand.

West Des Moines Firefighters Found Quite a Sight After Early Morning Alarm

Firefighters didn't find flames, but discovered plenty of damage at a West Glen Town Center building early Saturday morning.

Hagenow Hosts West Des Moines Elementary School Students

Rep. Chris Hagenow, the House majority whip, hosted fifth graders at the Capitol last week.