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The Chocolate Storybook, West Des Moines, IA

Just the smells alone make a visit to the Chocolate Storybook in West Des Moines worth the visit, and the moment you walk in and catch that dark aroma of fresh made chocolate, you might not be able… Read More

9 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Iowa for 2024!

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The Tavern, West Des Moines, IA

While the Tavern in Valley Junction is nearly world famous for their thin-crust pizza, this aroma-filled eatery also serves up some of the best fried chicken in the state. Featuring broasted chicken,… Read More

10 Best Breweries in Iowa!

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Twisted Vine Brewery, West Des Moines, IA

Formed on the hills of an Iowa winery, Twisted Vine Brewery forwent the grapes and put their money towards hops instead. Making beer in central Iowa for the last five years, you can now find the… Read More

The 9 Best Sports Bars in Iowa!

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Chicken Coop Sports Bar, West Des Moines, IA

Featuring not only the most televisions out of any other sports bars in the Des Moines metro, the Chicken Coop Sports Bar also has some of the best chicken wings you’ll find in the state of… Read More

The 10 Best After School Programs in Iowa!

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Traditions Children's Centers, West Des Moines, IA

With several locations throughout the greater Des Moines area, Traditions Children’s Centers offer inspiring learning environments that will keep school-aged children happy and focused after… Read More

10 Best Omelets in Iowa!

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PerKup Cafe, West Des Moines, IA

Featuring a full line of all your favorite omelet varieties, and a few soon-to-be favorites, the PerKup Cafe in West Des Moines also has a deep menu of all the breakfast classics. Whether you go for… Read More

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Iowa

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Gazali’s, Clive, IA

In the mood for Mediterranean? Head to Gazali’s. This local spot in Clive proudly serves a variety of Mediterranean favorites including numerous vegan options.

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The 9 Best Shoe Stores in Iowa!

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The Fitting Place, West Des Moines, IA

For friendly service and the right fit, it’s worth your time to check out the Fitting Place in West Des Moines. Featuring the best brands for a working professional on their feet all day, the… Read More

10 Best Italian Restaurants in Iowa!

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Cosi Cucina, Clive, IA

Clive has had an ongoing love affair with Cosi Cucina for 30 years, and it only grew stronger when the Renzo family took over the restaurant in recent years. Today, it’s a place where you can find… Read More

7 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Iowa!

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Cooper’s on 5th, West Des Moines, IA

Located in the historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines, Cooper’s on 5th strives to provide upscale dining in a laidback atmosphere. Whether you go for the burgers, sandwiches or soup, no… Read More

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Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market

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Give Life 5K

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Global Greens International Market

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Iowa Concealed Carry Classes

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Performance: Consider it Coral

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Gov. Reynolds Honored as 2024 Public Official of the Year

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Gov. Kim Reynolds was recently named a 2024 Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine. Fo...

State of Iowa Awards $190,000 to Strengthen Rural Communities Across Iowa

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On October 2, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $190,...

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Have Proven they Deserve Iowa’s Support

From protecting reproductive freedom to fighting for worker’s rights, Kamala Harris and Tim...

Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Hurricane Helene Response Efforts

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Gov. Kim Reynolds October 1, 2024 issued a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on the tran...

American Red Cross News: Recovery After Hurricane Helene is Only Beginning

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West Des Moines Town Facts

West Des Moines, Iowa. Population for West Des Moines from the last gathering is 46403. You can view West Des Moines venues that host many West Des Moines IA events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the West Des Moines page on Zillow. Currently West Des Moines has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $198,758. More real estate facts about West Des Moines: The number of properties currently for sale in West Des Moines is 3,702. The median homes for sale listing price is $164,800. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in West Des Moines consisting of 1,578 with an average listing price for these house of $176,951. Out of the 754 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for West Des Moines is $277,395. Interest rates for West Des Moines are at historic lows as well.

West Des Moines Iowa has a latitude of 41.570201873779 and a longitude of -93.74649810791. View the full profile

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