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Local news for West Des Moines, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

10 hrs ago | Waterloo Courier

Multiple people stabbed in Postville

A stabbing has injured multiple people early this morning in Postville. Few details were available, though the Allamakee County Sheriff's Department said the event occurred around 2 a.m. The Postville Police ...

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Thu Jul 24, 2008

Des Moines Register

Des Moines East/North news and notes

Des Moines Public Schools representatives will visit the East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday as part of the free informational program Get On the Bus With Us.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Des Moines Register

Pack up supplies, help West Des Moines kids at school

Backpacks filled with school supplies can be donated to help low-income families in the West Des Moines school district send their children back to school.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Education Etc.

Tue Jul 22, 2008

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'09 West Des Moines spring cleanup will start later

Spring cleanup will start a week later next year in West Des Moines in a change city leaders hope will satisfy residents who complained that this year the weather didn't allow them time to haul out unwanted ...

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Waukee, IA, Des Moines Metro

Mon Jul 21, 2008

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Urbandale leaders seek clarity on housing

Competing needs of a changing housing market and long-term goals for the use of city land underscore growing confusion among leaders about guiding development in western Urbandale.

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Related Topix: Clive, IA, Urbandale, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Alpharetta Beacon

Iran's young adult embracing New Age

While Iran's leaders saber-rattle and quote the Quran, the country's multitudes of young adults are embracing New Age self-help, as exemplified by the best-selling books and sold-out seminars of motivational ...

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Des Moines Register

Auto Racing: Knoxville sets record before Clash rained out

Knoxville, Ia. - A record 183 cars filled the pits for Thursday's Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway.

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Related Topix: Knoxville, IA, Altoona, IA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WOI-TV West Des Moines

ABC5 Contests - West Des Moines, IA, Central Iowa

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

KTIV-TV Sioux City

Police investigate Des Moines area bank robberies

A South Sioux City, Nebraska, man who stabbed his girlfriend eleven times, and then himself, will spend at least 10-years behind bars.

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Related Topix: Sioux City, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Wed Jul 16, 2008

WHO-TV Des Moines

Teen Hit-and-Run Suspect Enters Not Guilty Plea

July 16, 2008-- A West Des Moines teen facing charges of vehicular homicide and OWI, won't be in court today.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Des Moines Register

Dine with your dog in W.D.M.

Three Dog Bakery is hosting a Dine With Your Dog event on Thursday for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Des Moines Register

Fourth of July jubilance returns to W.D.M.

West Des Moines residents were elated that the city's annual Fourth of July parade returned to its normal route last week.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Urbandale, IA, Shawn Johnson, Sports, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Des Moines Register

Johnson wins all-around in Hawaii

Shawn Johnson, 14, of West Des Moines solidified her status as one of the world's top junior gymnasts by capturing the overall title at the Pacific Alliance Championships on Thursday in Honolulu.

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Related Topix: Shawn Johnson, Sports, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Sat Jul 12, 2008

WHO-TV Des Moines

Weekend Stabbing Victims Remain Hospitalized

July 7, 2008-- Two stabbing victims are still in the hospital today after a weekend fight in West Des Moines.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Hawk Eye

Iowans can give Olympic sendoff to Johnson, Jones

Iowans can give an Olympic sendoff to two Iowa athletes headed to the games next month in China.

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Related Topix: Sports, Summer Sports, Olympics, Lolo Jones, Olympic Summer Games, Shawn Johnson, Des Moines Metro

KFSM-TV Fort Smith

Car Fire Burns Three From Home in West Des Moines

July 11, 2008-- Investigators say they know where a West Des Moines fire started, but they're not sure how.

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Related Topix: Des Moines Metro, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Thu Jul 10, 2008

WXOW-TV La Crosse

Census shows Iowa suburbs continue to grow

Iowa's population continues to slowly increase, with suburbs leading the way. New census estimates show Iowa's overall population in 2007 approaching 3 million residents.

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Related Topix: Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro, Urbandale, IA, Des Moines Metro

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Fox News

Des Moines Police Ban New Tattoos

Some of Des Moines' finest have to go more undercover after the department adopted a policy restricting body art.

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Sales tax proposal suffers beating in Warren County

Warren County voters for the second time in 12 months Tuesday defeated a proposed sales tax increase pitched by community leaders as a way to pay for needed improvements.

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Related Topix: Warren County, IA, Bevington, IA, Indianola, IA, Cumming, IA, Des Moines Metro

Tue Jul 08, 2008

WOI-TV West Des Moines

Officer Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge

Authorities say an undercover West Des Moines police officer has been arrested on a drunken driving charge.

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Related Topix: Des Moines Metro, Waukee, IA

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West Des Moines, Iowa is located in Polk County and is part of the Des Moines Metro Area. Zip codes in West Des Moines, IA include 50266, 50265, and 50398.

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