Zirous, Inc. Joins the MuleSoft Partner Program
Zirous to Provide Anypoint Platform to Support Connecting Applications and Data in the Cloud and On-Premises WEST DES MOINES, IA – January 8, 2020 – Zirous, Inc. today announced its partnership with MuleSoft to provide consulting services for MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform™. Anypoint Platform unlocks the power of API-led connectivity, enabling organizations to connect apps, data and devices more rapidly and efficiently. MuleSoft provides the leading platform for building application networks. Zirous’
Warm Your Heart
Warm Your Heart is about more than just giving away free furnaces; it’s about protecting those in need of heat in central Iowa. Sadly, hundreds of families are unable to provide safe and quality heat for their family during the frigid months. Our goal is to close that gap. If you know a family that deserves a free furnace, you can fill out a nomination form by clicking the button below. Families are selected based upon need, their story and the resources available. The deadline for this year’s nomination
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Announces Retirement of President & CEO, Carole Chambers
West Des Moines, IA – Matthew McKinney, Chair of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced current President & CEO, Carole Chambers, will retire effective May 1, 2020. Chambers has been the organization’s chief executive officer since March 27, 2017. “The Board of Directors appreciates how Carole has led this chamber for almost three years. Her leadership has resulted in expanded services to small businesses, membership and revenue growth, and significant focus on workforce development
New organization to support West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Sally Ortgies, Director of Parks and Recreation, has announced that a new group – Friends of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation – has been launched to support the development and enhancement of public parks, facilities, and recreation programs for the benefit of residents and visitors of West Des Moines. The nonprofit organization is a successor to the WestParks Foundation and has thirteen volunteer board members. “The City is excited to welcome the support that Friends of West Des Moines Parks and
Athene recognized as Military Friendly Employer
Athene USA, a leading provider of retirement savings products based in West Des Moines, has earned both the 2020 Military Friendly and Military Friendly Spouse Employer designations, representing the top tier of institutions who provide the best opportunities for military service members and spouses. In addition to its efforts around hiring veterans, Athene provides several ways for employees to actively engage with the veteran community. The Athene Military Veterans Organization coordinates volunteer
West Des Moines receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
For the 21st consecutive year, the City of West Des Moines has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Outstanding Budget Presentation. This award for the current budget (FY July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) represents a significant achievement for the City and reflects the commitment of the City Council and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the City had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective
DMU Selected Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Partner for Mid-American Energy Recplex
The City of West Des Moines and Des Moines University (DMU) announced a partnership today that makes DMU Clinic Physical Therapy the exclusive provider of physical therapy and athletic training services for the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex currently under construction at 6500 Grand Avenue. In July 2019, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an organization to occupy the sports therapy space at the RecPlex. DMU was selected as a preferred provider because of its 121 years of service to the
Texas Roadhouse is coming to West Des Moines in the former spot of Fuddruckers
Texas Roadhouse will open a new location in West Des Moines next summer. During a recent development and planning meeting in West Des Moines, city officials were notified on its agenda that the popular steakhouse with close to 600 locations across the globe and in 49 states will be located at 6378 Mills Civic Parkway. Texas Roadhouse offers an extensive menu of appetizers, salads, steaks, seafood, barbecue, entrees, hamburgers, sandwiches and more. The existing Fuddruckers building will be demolished
City deploys new road weather technology
When a winter storm is forecasted to move in, city maintenance crews already have a maintenance plan in place. Many operation decisions may be made well before the storm has even started. In the past, those tasked with clearing roads have been forced to rely solely on road weather information obtained from pavement conditions outside of their jurisdiction. In many cases, the volume and types of traffic, pavement material and other environment factors on state roads could be much different than what is
Ironman Announces Des Moines as Host City of New 2020 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, is excited to announce that Des Moines, Iowa has been selected as a new multi-year host venue, beginning with Des Moines hosting the 2020 IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Championship. Certified Piedmontese Beef will serve as the title partner for the new triathlon taking place on June 21, 2020. General registration for the inaugural Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship Des Moines triathlon will open on Tuesday, July 9 with more information
