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West Des Moines, Iowa
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A school bus with its stop arm out and lights flashing means STOP; children are crossing!
Remember:
🟡 Yellow: slow down.
🛑 Red: stop.
Always stop when the stop arm is extended. @IowaGTSB
Interested in becoming a West Des Moines Police Officer?
We are accepting applications for the police officer position.
If you're looking for an opportunity to serve your community, protect others, and make a positive difference, consider this your sign & submit an application.
ALT Hiring flyer with link to additional information and the application www.iowa.gov/joinWDMPD
This coordinated "Saturation Saturday" effort aims to save lives by increasing enforcement of impaired driving laws during one of the year's busiest travel periods. On Saturday, August 29, extra enforcement will be out watching for impaired drivers.
ALT A police officer pulls over a driver at night with the text 'Saturation Saturday: Don't Drive Impaired' overlaid.
As we approach America’s 250th birthday, let’s keep safety a priority this Fourth of July. We’re partnering with @IowaGTSB for July 2–6high‑visibility enforcement. Plan a sober ride and make safe choices. Doll Distributing also offers a $10 Uber voucher, link in comments.
Construction Safety Week is May 4-8. Our department is reminding everyone to stay alert and use caution when traveling through active work zones. Slowing down, following posted signs, and avoiding distractions helps protect the workers who keep our community moving. @IowaGTSB
ALT Construction member wearing orange vest and yellow hard hat. They are working in a construction zone.
The WDM City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy during a Council meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
View the notice of public hearing at wdm.iowa.gov/home/showpublis…
The City of West Des Moines is declaring an Emergency Parking Ban for Snow Removal will go into effect for the City of West Des Moines at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
This parking ban will remain in effect until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Help us locate Kaila Monson. She is 16, with brown eyes and hair, 5’1”, 100 lb. She is believed to be in the Des Moines metro area and not believed to be in danger at this time. If you know where she is, please contact Westcom at 515-222-3321.
We honor our officers who have served in the US Armed Forces and thank all of you for your dedicated service. We are a certified OJT employer and encourage veterans to consider a career with us. Apply before 11/18/25 to join our team wdm.iowa.gov/government/poli…
This Saturday, October 25, we will be accepting unwanted prescription medications at our station, located at 250 Mills Civic Parkway from 10 AM to 2 PM. Just drive up; you don’t even have to get out of your car.
#DEATakeBackDay #OpioidEpidemic
We are ready for you to Pack the Patrol Car! Stop by 250 Mills Civic Pkwy and drop off care items for WDM Human Services from now until 7 PM. Here is a link to a full list of items that will help those in need
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Firearm recovered at Valley High School. Details at wdm.iowa.gov/Home/Components…
West Des Moines Police responded to Valley Southwoods High School 625 S. 35th Street around 10:42 AM September 10, 2025. Police are on site and are reporting there is no active threat.
Police have a presence at the school and will remain on-site until the scene is released.
Now that the rain has stopped, our bike patrol has been on the trails. We came across a friendly little turtle that we had to move along, so please keep an eye out for his friends and be aware that there may be areas of mud or debris from the recent rains. Enjoy the day!
We are seeking the public’s help in locating Damarianna James-Graham. She is 16, 5’8” and 150 lbs. Damarianna is believed to be in the Des Moines area and is not believed to be in danger at this time. Call Westcom at 515-222-3321 or your local law enforcement agency with info.
We are hiring! Applications open through July 8, 2025. Learn more at wdm.iowa.gov/government/poli…
We are asking for the public's help in locating Dihanna Hughes, 13, with brown eyes and hair, 5' 5" and 120 lbs. She was last seen on 5/24 at 11:30 PM in West Des Moines wearing a dark long sleeve shirt and leggings. Call Westcom at (515) 222-3321 if you have any information.
