West Des Moines

City government services and offices for citizens in the city limits of West Des Moines.  The offices and services include:  Animal Control and Pet Registration City Codes & City Manager Library Maps and GIS Mayor & City ...

Founded in 1987, our organization is focused on historic preservation, economic development and growth, community event and district-wide improvement. We offer over 65 event days per year, all free to our community. Our district represents over ...

Explore more than 13,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails, and parks in Polk County. We provide quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and the long-term protection of our natural heritage. Staff offer quality year-roun ...

Polk County offices serve the greater Des Moines area. The Polk County website is where you can find voter registration and many other county services. Online services include, boat licenses, Iowa courts, property tax, vehicle tags, voter regist ...

This site is within the Polk County Offices and Departments website, on the Auditors page.  It has been drawn out to help more residents get connected to the information they need. See the website for information on Absentee Voting, Voter R ...

The Westside Community Center, officially opened its doors on March 3rd, 2014. The 10,100-square-foot community center is able to accommodate over 200 people and is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility  ...

The RecPlex is more than a sports center — it is a one-of-a-kind destination that promises to enhance the quality of life for Central Iowans of all ages and abilities. The City of West Des Moines built a unique partnership with the local ...

This 29,000-square-foot facility on a 35-acre campus allows us to accommodate a number of activities and programs for kids and adults of all ages. It is located directly across from Valley Church on Fuller Ave. Inside there are multiple meeting ...

Formerly called the WDM Community Center, this facility offers a wide variety of meeting room spaces, as well as two dining rooms, available for public rental. The Grand Ballroom located on the second floor of the building provides and excellent ...

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is a support for local business.  Our mission focuses on offering programs and services that allow you to take advantage of ways to promote you and your business to fellow members. To maximize your me ...

West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS), believes in a working in partnership with each family and the community, it is the mission of the district to educate responsible lifelong learners so that each student possesses the skills, knowle ...

**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911**  The West Des Moines Fire Department is staffed with career firefighters assigned to five stations 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 20 per shift. In addition, about 20 p ...

Founded in 1970, the West Des Moines Historical Society is a 501(c)3 volunteer-based organization dedicated to community enrichment through education, preservation, and celebration of the history and the heritage of the greater West Des Moines a ...

West Des Moines Human Services has been assisting low-income, elderly, and disabled residents since 1979. We currently provide assistance to over 1,600 households in West Des Moines and surrounding western suburbs. We offer emergency assistance ...

The city of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation department offers, more than playgrounds.  They offer rental spaces, classes and activities, swimming options, and summer programing. See the website for more information. 

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide variety of recreational services including operating a full service community center, softball complex, two outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, nature lodge, dog park, archery facility ...

**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911**  The West Des Moines Police Department will strive with the community to preserve peace, differentiate its enforcement of law through exemplary performance, and lead with equit ...

Your neighborhood library! The West Des Moines Public Library provides access to informational, educational and recreational resources to the community, and encourages people of all ages to develop and sustain a lifelong appreciation for the rew ...