The WDM City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY City property tax levy on Feb. 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The maximum City tax rate proposed for FY 22/23 will not increase from the current year ($10.95). https://t.co/VYOIhSfkcX

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY City property tax levy on Feb. 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The maximum City tax rate proposed for FY 2022 will not increase from the current year ($10.99).

WDM City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy during the regularly scheduled Council meeting on 2/3/20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. To view the notice of public hearing, visit

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Rounded Minds provides many programs through our department. Check them out!

West Des Moines is forming a K9 Frisbee Toss and Fetch League that will compete with other Toss and Fetch teams from around the world. Each week we will meet at Jordan Creek Park to toss and fetch with our dogs to gather...

UPDATE: RACCOON RIVER PARK FLOODING (4/3) We've got some great news for you. Thanks to the hard and speedy work of our Public Services staff, Raccoon River Park is back to being fully open! All parts of the park are now...

THE JORDAN CREEK TRAIL WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 39TH AND 50TH STREETS ON WEDNESDAY, 4/3. WDM Public Services staff will continue work on the Jordan Creek Oxbow Project that began last fall. Staff will be cutting through the trail and installing a...

We're counting down the days until the second Shade Crusade residential tree sale will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 8-10am at WDM City Hall. We hope this year's event is just as successful as last year's, which you...

Episode 4 of the West Side Stories podcast is available today! Listen in as we discuss the Public Arts Advisory Commission, its role in our community, and how you can become involved in pubic art in West Des Moines. Show guests Ryan Crane...

Did you know this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week? Our friends at West Des Moines Fire Department want us all to stay safe!

THURSDAY (3/21) UPDATE: Wag those happy tails!!! The Raccoon River Dog Park is NOW OPEN, but please be aware that it is muddy. Also, please remember to pick up after your dog(s) as we enter into this spring season.

UPDATE: Although water levels have decreased since Friday, the following areas are still closed due to flooding of the Raccoon River and Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park. - Dog Park - Boat Ramp (gate closed) - Soccer Complex (gate closed) -...

Now that warmer weather is just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about your summer employment plans. Why not apply to be a lifeguard for us this summer? If you need certification, we will hold classes this...

How much do you know about tea? Take this quiz to find out! Then register for "Tea Time at the Jordan House", a real Victorian tea time experience that will be held on Saturday, May 11 at the Historic Jordan...

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West Des Moines residents living in Polk County have the opportunity to vote on a 1 cent Local Option Sales and Services Tax TOMORROW (March 5). If passed, tax revenue will be used to reduce property taxes and fund 7 new...

The spring/summer recreation program registration date is only 1 week away for WDM residents! Registration begins at 8am on Tuesday, March 5. Registering online is easy at https://t.co/P6sC1rxyXu.

The Spring/Summer 2019 WDM Parks & Recreation Program Guide has been published and should soon be showing up in mailboxes. Until then, you can browse through the many upcoming programs using the digital...

Are you curious about what's planned for the Five Waters Project or how it could be funded with a Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST)? This video should help answer some of your questions.