West Des Moines and other towns across Iowa are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the West Des Moines, IA community.
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Iowa COVID-19 Cases
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for West Des Moines
Missing woman found safe, West Des Moines PD says
Authorities said Carlson was spotted shortly before 7 p.m. by members of the public who reported the sighting to first responders. More info »
We Are Iowa on MSN - 05/07/2025 06:36pmWest Des Moines planning a bridge to the future
City officials in West Des Moines held a public meeting to discuss a possible bridge planned to cross the Raccoon River, and some lowlands, to reach the south side of ... More info »
WHO-TV Des Moines on MSN - 05/08/2025 02:23pmWest Des Moines PD requests help finding missing woman
The West Des Moines Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman believed to be in crisis. Claire Cassidy Carlson, 28, was reported missing on Wednesday. Police said ... More info »
WHO13 on MSN - 05/07/2025 08:01amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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