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.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Iowa hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Iowa Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Iowa government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases

Iowa New Coronavirus Cases:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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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 06:36pm

West 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 02:23pm

West 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 08:01am

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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