West Des Moines News

Iowa may be located in the Midwest, but many of its residents claim the cowboy culture as their own.

Ashley Sorenson, 26, of Windsor Heights, right, and Kali Rouse, 26, of West Des Moines enjoy a recent afternoon at Saints Pub and Patio in West Des Moines.

The West Des Moines school board says it hopes to have an interim superintend appointed by the end of the week.

If Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads had his way, he'd only sweat out the rest of the summer and early fall while his top recruit, already verbally committed to the Cyclones, plays footsie with other programs.

Horses rescued from places across Iowa where their owners couldn't care for them are getting back into shape with help from the Animal Rescue League.

West Des Moines Mayor Steve Gaer told Channel 13 that he is seeking re-election as mayor and will not run for Senator Tom Harkin's seat in 2014.

By Lissa Blake Although Decorah school staff does an excellent job of "making do" with existing PK-2 facilities, the District still needs to look toward the future.

Mike Wolfe the creator and star of the "American Pickers" show on the History channel is making stops in the Des Moines metro area Thursday.

A 2-year-old child found alone outside at night triggered a child endangerment investigation Tuesday, West Des Moines Patch reported .

Salsas, jams, vegetables - choose a canning category and its likely Diane Roupe has at least one blue ribbon from the Iowa State Fair in it, if not more.

The Insane Clown Posse will bring the Mighty Death Pop Tour to the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines on Friday, May 17.

Gusto Pizza Company and Dunkin' Donuts are both expanding in the Des Moines Metro.

Hog futures advanced the most in two months on signs of increasing domestic demand for U.S. pork.

Monday night's West Des Moines school board meeting was intended to start the search for a new superintendent, but some people took the opportunity to tell the board they can't move forward without an explanation.

Placed off motorway I-80 and minutes from shopping centres, corporate offices and local attractions, this West Des Moines, Iowa hotel offers a free daily hot breakfast and modern in-room amenities.

The couple have three children: Angela Lyons and husband Troy of Riverside, Josh Innis and wife Leah of West Des Moines and Ben Innis of Olathe, Kan.

For the 41st year in a row, the city of Cedar Rapids has secured the top Aaa bond rating from Moody's Investors Service.

Families at Saint Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines spent Mother's Day helping a special member of the church, Sunday.

Clive police say 39-year-old Joshua Eden is charged with three counts of first degree robbery and the investigation could yield more charges.

Tech N9ne brings his Independent Powerhouse Tour 2013 to West Des Moines' Val Air Ballroom on Friday, May 10.