CITY OF WAUKEE: Heart of the Warrior Trail Alice's Road Underpass Closed

The Heart of the Warrior Trail underpass at Alice's Road will be closed through April 29 for minor improvements.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: 30 in 30 (30 Financial Classes in 30 Days Across Iowa) to be held April 27

Michael Finley is the "Crazy Man in the Pink Wig" and is the organizer behind 30 in 30 30 in 30 is a free and open to the public financial literacy classes program provided to educate the public on matters of budgeting, credit, debt, investing, retirement, spending, insurance, taxes, car buying, and home buying.

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES: Police Recruiting Open House

On April 27, 2019, the West Des Moines Police Department will be hosting an open house for people who are interested in learning about a career in law enforcement with us.

CITY OF WAUKEE: 88th Street and Ashworth Road to Close April 25-27

West Des Moines Public Services will be closing 88th Street and Ashworth Road north of I-80 on Thursday, April 25 at approximately 1 p.m.

Pet of the week: Furry Friends Refuge - Zanie

Zanie is a Domestic Shorthair/Mix cat

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: CANCELLED-Drop-in Chess Club with Ben Munson

Program Type: Program Age: All Ages Cancelled for the month of April due to instructor being unavailable.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Elizabeth Warren on CNN Watch Party - April 22

A group of patrons and students will gather to watch and discuss Elizabeth Warren on CNN.

REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFFING: Addressing tech disruption and the skills gap

People in just about every industry have been hearing about the growing skills gap for some time.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Author Event - Tracey Garvis Graves to be held April 23

Her debut novel, On the Island, spent 9 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, has been translated into thirty-one languages, and is in development with MGM and Temple Hill Productions for a feature film.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Legislative Listening Post to be held April 20

Join Iowa House Representative Kristin Sunde for a Legislative Listening Post Saturday.

HOUZZ K. RENEE HOME: The Art of Discarding

Last week, we kicked off Stacie’s Be the Light Campaign and mentioned Marie Kondo and her book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.”

West Des Moines Food Pantry 2.0 selected as a top wellness program

West Des Moines Human Services announced last week that it was selected, together with the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC), as a top wellness program at the Harkin On Wellness (HOW) Symposium.

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES: ATM Skimmer in West Des Moines

Police say 34 people have reported their credit card information was skimmed in West Des Moines.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Hickman Road Speed Limit Drops to 45 mph in Waukee

The Iowa DOT recently changed the speed limit along U.S. Highway 6/Hickman Road.

Pet of the week: Furry Friends Refuge - Sweetness

Sweetness is a Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Beading Basics to be held April 16

Learn how to make a simple and wire wrapped loop as we create a pair of earrings.

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES: WDM Shade Crusade residential tree sale on Sat., April 27

The City of West Des Moines is once again making close to 500 high quality native trees available for purchase during a residential tree sale for West Des Moines residents.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Metro Area Libraries Partner to Offer “Sensory Friendly” Times

Several Des Moines Metro area libraries are teaming up to offer Sensory Spaces, which are designated hours for individuals and families to enjoy a sensory-free experience in the libraries.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Library Foundation to Hold Spring Book Sale April 13

The Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation will hold its Spring Semi-Annual Book Sale on Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waukee Public Library.

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES: Free Tire Drop-off on Saturday, April 13, for WDM residents

The City of West Des Moines and Metro Waste Authority are offering West Des Moines residents a free Scrap Tire Drop-off on Saturday, April 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WDM Public Services facility at 560 South 16th Street.