Good morning, West Des Moines.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen closed at Jordan Creek Town Center on Sept.

4, 2026 — no replacement has been announced as new dining options including Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Yard House, Doner Street and Exotic Snack Guys plan future openings.

The 26th All-State Barn Tour will take place the weekend of Sept.

19 and 20 and offers a free, self-guided tour of 108 barns that display Iowa’s rich agricultural heritage; visitors can plan a route to explore a structure that suits their interest.

Federal officials are considering a proposal to eliminate many Head Start requirements – including ending bilingual instruction and loosening screening and documentation rules – which experts at Drake University and the Iowa Head Start Association say may hinder support for low-income children during a 60-day comment period.

David Charlson shared a video showing a bobcat playing with its catch (likely a squirrel) in his Jordan Grove backyard on Friday morning.

Wildlife biologist Andy Kellner said sightings in West Des Moines are common and the animal is easily scared away when disturbed.

The Iowa Bankers Association warns locals that scammers are using texts, emails, and social media posts to pose as banks and investment firms with promises of quick gains in cryptocurrency, real estate, or precious metals.

Residents should research every offer for red flags before investing.

West Des Moines and Norwalk officials have renewed efforts to attract Buc-ee’s after Urbandale rejected a site proposal.

Mayor Trimble said his team will show Buc-ee’s four to five possible locations near the interstates (with Norwalk already annexing a 38-acre parcel), and both cities now await the company’s response.

Des Moines firefighters surprised 7-year-old Preston battling cancer at Blank Children's Hospital by arriving with fire trucks and an ambulance to honor his love for them.

Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club also donated to help cover his medical expenses.

Iowa Health and Human Services reported three new measles cases last week, bringing confirmed cases to 22 across Iowa & most of the cases are in unvaccinated people.

State data shows over 90% of those affected lacked vaccination.