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West Des Moines Wire
Comprehensive News Feed for West Des Moines, IA.
Results 1 - 20 of 1,534 in West Des Moines, IA
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As it retools, Merle Hay Mall strives to project a lively image
Cassie Semerad, a Maryland native, describes it as a 'culture shock' that slapped her on the day last summer that she transferred from Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines to take over as manager of Maurices in Des Moines' Merle Hay Mall. Comment?
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George Gallup's polls forever changed politics
... ze politics, both in the way elections are conducted and how political leaders govern. - Richard H. Thomas, West Des Moines Comment?
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Driver rear-ends car of officer writing ticket
... while intoxicated and was booked at Polk County Jail. Police said Ernesto Tapia-Valladares, 25, of West Des Moines, was behind the wheel of a 2005 Chrysler Sebring when he crashed into the back of Hartman's squad car, which had lights flashing. ... Comment?
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Applicants many, jobs few at Des Moines employment fair
... 139,000 in September. About 150 people turned out for the job fair put on by the Lutheran Church of Hope of West Des Moines. It was held at Elim Christian Fellowship church. 'We're just trying to give folks hope,' organizer Jim Adams said. 'It's ... Comment?
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... that will provide up-to-date information and a full range of DIY algae products. World Of Algae WEST DES MOINES, IA, December 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The World-of-Algae web site developers are pleased to announce the launch of the new web ... Comment?
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Guest column: Ladies, plan now to ensure having enough money at retirement time
FRANK MOKOSAK is a certified financial planner at Agnew Mokosak Group in West Des Moines. Comment?
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Local Church Hosts Job Fair 45min
A West Des Moines church held a job fair on Saturday for people struggling to find work, including some who have been jobless for months. Comment?
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Police: Officer struck by one drunk driver while ticketing another
... operating while intoxicated and was booked at Polk County Jail. Police said Ernesto Tapia-Valladares, 25, of West Des Moines, was behind the wheel of a 2005 Chrysler Sebring when he crashed into the back of Hartman's squad car, the lights of which ... Comment?
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Open houses planned at one-room school in W.D.M.
The West Des Moines Historical Society is sponsoring holiday open houses from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and Dec. Comment?
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Stupak changes women's health care
... it drastically changes it, and, yes, it does create a different standard of care for women. - Susan Elgin, West Des Moines Comment?
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Joan Kirke, 65, wife of West Des Moines developer, dies
Joan Bing Kirke, wife of West Des Moines businessman Gary Kirke, died Friday at the couple's home. Comment?
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Why would voters want Branstad back?
... Our memory can't be this bad. It seems Republicans are creating their own facts again. - Stacey Gunderson, West Des Moines Comment?
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Taxpayers association meeting to feature Culver
... of a distinguished service award to the family of the late Burns Mossman. The meeting is being held at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Culver is expected to speak at 11:45 a.m. and discuss tax and budget issues and his comments about the 2010 ... Comment?
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'No Room at the Inn' offers free Christmas entertainment
... own story. One "No Room" event is held at Valley United Methodist Church , located at 4201 Ashworth Rd. in West Des Moines. This display features a room of nativity sets especially for children to view and a few sets for children to play with. ... Comment?
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Shawn Johnson Donates $50K To Hospital
... delivered a big check to Blank Children's Hospital on Friday. Johnson presented $50,000 to the hospital. The West Des Moines native and Olympic gold medallist won the money on the celebrity version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Johnson said ... Comment?
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Farm Bureau Members Discuss Climate Change, Energy, Seed Genetics and More at 91st Annual Meeting
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA Dec. 4, 2009 Farm Bureau members from across Iowa gathered in downtown Des Moines December 2 and 3 to discuss innovations which can help farmers remain viable through these tough economic times. Comment?
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... of Iowa, and will provide two families of five with Christmas dinner, through the Luthern Church of Hope in West Des Moines. A $5 cover charge will go towards providing the two families with a meal on Christmas day. Come for $3 drink specials from ... Comment?
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"We have 20 buses this year": Read about the humble beginnings of the Santa Pub Crawl.
... before the pub crawl, causing some congestion. This year registration starts at 5 p.m. at Uncle Buck's in West Des Moines, with free pizza and beer (while it lasts). This could also be a good time to find potential bus buddies, or mess with the ... Comment?
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Schools adapt to needs of low-income students
... seen an increase in the percentage of students who qualify for the federal lunch program. In the metro area, West Des Moines saw its numbers nearly double, from 9.5 percent in the 2000-01 school year to 18.3 percent in 2008-09. Johnston went from ... Comment?
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People on the Move for Dec. 4, 2009
... years of experience in the financial service industry, previously as senior vice president of VisionBank in West Des Moines. HONORS Henry Walker, Samuel R. and Marie-Louise Rosenthal professor of natural science and mathematics and professor of ... Comment?
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