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After six malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a third time — once his license expires

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After six malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a third time — once his license expires

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A former West Des Moines dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board.See the Story

As Heat Index Climbs, Iowa Parents Are Reminded to "Stop. Look. Lock." - Radio Iowa

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As Heat Index Climbs, Iowa Parents Are Reminded to "Stop. Look. Lock." - Radio Iowa

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An 18-month-old died after being found unresponsive in a vehicle in West Des Moines earlier this month, marking the eighth such hot car child death in the state since 1998. Laura Dunn, a safety specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, says a child’s body temperature rises up to five times faster than an […]See the Story

West Des Moines seeks new partner for cat care amid criticism from former contractor

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West Des Moines seeks new partner for cat care amid criticism from former contractor

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Who will care for West Des Moines’ cats? A former rescue partner raises questions as the city searches for a new organization to rehome stray felines.Read Article

Breathing Life Into the Business of Death

After a little more than a year into my role as Metropolitan's Chief Marketing Officer, I have started to think a lot differently about death and the business of death, says Lindiwe Gumede, Chief Marketing Officer at Metropolitan.Johannesburg · Johannesburg See the Story

WDM Human Services launches new free workforce development program

West Des Moines Human Services has announced the launch of a new workforce development program designed to prepare individuals for high-demand careers as data center technicians. The 15-week training program offers free training and tuition, technology support, mentorship and wraparound services to help qualified participants gain the skills necessary to work in the data technology…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

The Mutual Group laying off 34 people

The Mutual Group, located at 1111 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines, has announced that it will lay off 34 people, effective Aug. 8. The company launched in late 2023 by Bain Capital Insurance with GuideOne as its first member. The Mutual Group started with about $800 million in annual premiums serviced across 50,000 commercial policyholders by its…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

Valley West Mall new owner to be known soon

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City luncheon on Thursday, where West Des Moines city officials provided the latest information about projects throughout the city. Mayor Russ Trimble, City Manager Tom Hadden and Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Moffatt joined chamber President and CEO Katherine Harrington at…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

WDM Chamber announces two staff promotions

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Everett Mullican and Meredith Murphy. Mullican has been promoted to marketing and communications manager and Murphy now serves as director of future workforce. Mullican started with the WDM Chamber as marketing and communications coordinator in 2023. Murphy joined the WDM Chamber as talent…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

MOMENTUM AG EXPANDS INSURANCE OFFERINGS TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum Ag, a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), has announced the expansion of its insurance portfolio to include property and casualty insurance, offering farmers and ranchers a one-stop…Insurance · West Des Moines See the Story

West Des Moines man brought back to Iowa to face sexual abuse charges

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An Iowa man who was arrested in Missouri will now face sexual abuse charges more than three years after he was reported to police.West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

Meyocks launches AI tool that simulates farmer mindsets - innovationIOWA

Meyocks, a West Des Moines-based branding and marketing agency, has launched a proprietary artificial intelligence technology that assists agricultural markers with testing and refining messaging by simulating farmer mindsets. Sam, short for Simulated Audience Mindset, is the name of the AI-powered tool. “Sam ‘speaks’ with the voice of targeted audience segments,” Kelly Ferguson, CEO and president of Meyocks, said in a prepared statement. “They …Artificial Intelligence · West Des Moines Read Article

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