Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Polk County and across IA.
West Des Moines area students are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the West Des Moines area. The pandemic continues to impact the U.S. blood supply.
There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the West Des Moines area.
See the latest announcement from the West Des Moines Historical Society.
Here’s a volunteer opportunity that will let you “grow!”. The WDMHS is in need of green thumbed gardening volunteers.
Viking Foundation Awards $22,000 to Polk County Organizations
Foundation to award $80,000 in nonprofit grants
Viking Foundation provides funds to help with COVID-19 effects
Most routes to operate on Saturday service schedules on weekdays.
Free rides after 4 p.m. on DART Fixed Routes and free rides to and from Caucus sites on Paratransit
Viking Foundation awards 3 local nonprofits a total of $20,000
Submit Proposals by Oct. 1
Regular weekday service to resume on Tuesday.
Regular weekday service to resume on Tuesday
Proposed changes might affect schedules and routes beginning this fall.
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Unveiling done with flash mob at DART Central Station
Surplus vans will serve the transportation needs of those served by agencies.
Surplus vans to address transportation needs of clients served by agencies.
Vans to help address transportation needs.
Changes concern service in Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Clive and Urbandale
Regular service to take place on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
$75,000 awarded in three counties
Regular DART schedule to take place on November 23
Regular Friday schedule to take place on November 23
Regular Friday schedule to take place on November 23.
Free rides to be offered all day long.
Saturday D-Line service to continue to end of DM Farmer's Market season
Changes include new crosstown route, increased service frequencies and earlier starting times.
Tickets can be purchased in the MyDART app.
DART to offer service to Yankee Doodle Pops on July 2
Special service to Yankee Doodle Pops Concert on July 2
“This was our biggest Symetra Week of Service effort yet—a true reflection of our employees’ volunteer spirit.”—Symetra CEO Margaret Meister
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