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Death investigation underway after body discovered in vehicle in West Des Moines parking lot

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Death investigation underway after body discovered in vehicle in West Des Moines parking lot

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Police said they are still investigating the woman's death.See the Story

Trone Garriott announces endorsements

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Trone Garriott announces endorsements

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State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, a West Des Moines Democrat running for her party's nomination to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn in central Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, announced a string of endorsements from more than a dozen state…Read Article

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BLK & Bold, the First Black-Owned Nationally Distributed, Coffee Brand Expands to Costco - Because of Them We Can

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They’re proving, once again, that purpose and product can go hand in hand! BLK & Bold®, the trailblazing Black-owned specialty coffee company just announced its expansion into Costco, bringing its signature Rise & GRND Medium Roast blend to nine select locations across the Midwest starting May 19th. Founded in 2018 by childhood friends Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson, BLK & Bold has grown from a kitchen table dream into the largest independently …Read Article

Nursing home operator denies retaliating against alleged whistleblowing nurse

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The corporate headquarters for Care Initiatives in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo via Google Earth)One of Iowa’s largest nursing home chains is denying allegations that it fired a nurse in retaliation for her quality-of-care complaints to state regulators. The chain, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, is currently facing three separate whistleblower lawsuits stemming from unrelated incidents. The company operates 44 care facilities in Iowa. In …West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

NOTEBOOK: ClaimDOC claims desk used by NBC during caucuses

A black steel staircase winds up to mezzanine space near the lobby of ClaimDOC’s offices at 3200 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The mezzanine, or loft, is where ClaimDOC records its podcasts. Hosts and guests of the podcasts sit behind a desk used by NBC during the 2020 Iowa caucuses, said Ben Krambeck, ClaimDOC…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

Iowa Nonprofit Alliance names executive director

The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance, a statewide association representing Iowa’s 23,000 nonprofit organizations, has hired its first full-time executive director, Alex Rice. Rice is a seventh-generation Iowan and West Des Moines native with experience in nonprofit leadership, international service, and youth programming. Her early career took her from France to West Africa, where she served in the Peace…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

Area students earn Des Moines University spring 2025 awards

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WEST DES MOINES — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recognizes Spring 2025 award recipients.West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

West Des Moines Leadership Academy graduates class and breaks fundraising record

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the graduation of the 2025 West Des Moines Leadership Academy. During the nine-month program, participants built leadership skills through hands-on learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. The 33-member class supported West Des Moines Human Services through its Community of Care Campaign. Instead of hosting…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

High School Footage Of Caitlin Clark Melting Down On The Soccer Field Surfaces Online

Caitlin Clark (Photo via X) Caitlin Clark is already one of the baddest female basketball players the world has ever seen, but it appears she could have been just as prolific at soccer. A video of the Indiana Fever point guard playing high school footy has resurfaced online showing Clark scoring a remarkable goal then experiencing a meltdown after it’s disallowed. Clark played soccer for Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, bef…Caitlin Clark · West Des Moines Read Article

West Des Moines man accused of asking 13-year-old for nude photos

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In a search of the suspect's home last fall, police seized three phones and a laptop.West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

Don’t miss the June 7 scrap metal drop-off in West Des Moines

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West Des Moines hosts free appliance & scrap metal drop-off June 7, 8 am-noon at Public Services East. Bring electronics, appliances, and metal items! Looking to dispose of old appliances and scrap metal responsibly? West Des Moines residents have an upcoming opportunity to clear out their unwanted items at a special community collection event. The city’s Public Services East facility will host a free drop-off event on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

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