Good morning, West Des Moines.

Iowa food banks face a $170,000 shortfall for the SNAP hotline starting Oct.

1 as federal funds drop to cover only a quarter of costs + local agencies work to raise the extra money to keep the service running.

The Iowa Nepalese Association held a candlelight vigil at Centennial Park on Sunday night to honor flood victims in Nepal and is collecting donations until Sept.

15 to support relief efforts. Many Nepalese families in the Des Moines metro area felt a strong connection during the event.

Central Iowa Water Works said early warnings helped West Des Moines residents follow the lawn watering ban that began June 8 due to high nitrate levels and increased irrigation demand.

Homeowners watered every other day from July 1 as regular rainfall eased restrictions — a lesson from last summer.

More than 400 riders joined the Bras for the Cause event (its largest turnout to date) on Sunday in Des Moines to raise funds for cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured Iowans.

Engaged couples attended the Des Moines Wedding Show at the Scottish Rite Consistory in downtown Des Moines, where local vendors showcased the latest wedding trends and interactive activities featured a grand prize vacation giveaway.