WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Nature Storytime with Melanie Perry - Jan. 28

Join Melanie Perry, our very own West Des Moines Naturalist, for a special nature storytime series.

BKD: BKD Hosts Nationwide Event for Higher Education Institutions

BKD National Higher Education Group (HE) will host a summit to address the unique challenges higher education institutions face in an ever-changing world.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Music 792 & You: Blues Series -- Scott Davis to be held on Jan. 26

Featuring the history of the blues with Scott Davis. Facilitated by Central Iowa Blues Society Music Education.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Music 792 & You: Blues Series -- Scott Davis

Featuring the history of the blues with Scott Davis. Facilitated by Central Iowa Blues Society Music Education.

VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL: Watch Video from WDMCS Community Connections

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, community leaders gathered to share their expertise on how West Des Moines Community Schools and our broader community supports student safety, facilitates equity conversations, and provides mental health resources.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Iowa Files: Susan Clark & the End of Segregated School in Iowa - Jan. 19

Susan Clark, an 11-year old from Muscatine, was the plaintiff in the case that led to the end of segregated schools in Iowa in 1868, 86 years before Brown v.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Iowa Files: Susan Clark & the End of Segregated School in Iowa

Susan Clark, an 11-year old from Muscatine, was the plaintiff in the case that led to the end of segregated schools in Iowa in 1868, 86 years before Brown v. Board of Education. Even after the Clark case some towns including Des Moines maintained separate schools for African-Americans into the 1870s.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Papercrafts C.L.U.B. - Jan. 18

Scrapbooks, greeting cards, book folding, or coloring.we wecome all adult papercrafters!

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Drop-in Oliver's Puppy Tales - Jan. 17

Join puppy Oliver in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

RE/MAX: RE/MAX Touts Unmatched Network Experience in 2020 Advertising Campaign

RE/MAX, the #1 name in real estate*, today launched its 2020 advertising campaign highlighting the years of experience, professionalism and expertise RE/MAX agents bring to the table throughout a real estate transaction.

BKD: BKD Moves NYC Office to Midtown Manhattan

To help support its long-term growth plans in the New York market, BKD CPAs & Advisors has moved its New York City team to newly renovated offices at 1155 Avenue of the Americas in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Movie Matinee: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Join us the second Thursday of every month to watch a movie on the library’s big screen.

WEST DES MOINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Model Trains - Jan. 11

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Warrior Lane Closed from NE Badger Lane to Little Walnut Creek Drive

Warrior Lane is closed from NE Badger Lane to Little Walnut Creek Drive as contractors repair a cut utility line. Drivers will need to detour from Hickman to 10th Street to Meredith Drive until the repairs are completed.

WEST DES MOINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teaching Self-Government: Uniting Families - Jan. 10

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?

WEST DES MOINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: YA Not Club Read - Jan. 9

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read and talk about Young Adult books?

RE/MAX: How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent

Are you ready to buy a home but don’t know how the process begins? First and foremost – even if you’re already driving neighborhoods or looking online – find a real estate agent.

Pet of the week: Furry Friends Refuge - Gelfling

Gelfling is 11 months 28 days female cat

CITY OF WAUKEE: Tot Lot to be held on Jan. 9

Romp, stomp and play! We have the set-up to meet your children's activity and social needs this fall and winter. With toddler toys ranging from blocks to tunnels and mats, there's no shortage of action here.

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES: Nature Storytime with Melanie Perry

Join Melanie Perry, our very own West Des Moines Naturalist, for a special nature storytime series. Each week will feature fun stories and a special friend from the Nature Lodge!