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West Des Moines, Iowa

Located in Polk/Dallas County, Iowa, West Des Moines was established in 1893. Originally called Valley Junction before renaming. Wells Fargo and Hy-Vee have major facilities here.
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Founded 1893 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Polk/Dallas County

Top 10 Most Important Events for West Des Moines, Iowa

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define West Des Moines's character and economy.
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1893 Valley Junction: Railroad community.
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1938 Renamed: Becomes West Des Moines.
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2000 Corporate Hub: Insurance/financial companies.
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Latest News in West Des Moines

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
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Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1893 Transport
Valley Junction
1938 Government
Renamed
2000 Business
Corporate Hub

Did You Know?

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Originally called Valley Junction before renaming.
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Wells Fargo and Hy-Vee have major facilities here.
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Jordan Creek Town Center is the largest mall in Iowa.
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West Des Moines is located in Polk/Dallas County, Iowa.
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West Des Moines was founded in 1893.

Famous People from West Des Moines, Iowa

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Peter Hedges
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Jul 6, 1962 · Age 63

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