Heritage for the Blind of Des Moines

West Des Moines Water Works is a full service water utility. The department operates a municipal water treatment plant that consists of iron removal, softening, filtration, disinfection and a state certified laboratory. The city of West Des Moines incorporated in October 1893, governs the Water Works Department. It is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Area Development Magazine honored the city of West Des Moines by naming it as one of the Most Attractive Metros for Business in its August/September 2010 issue.

West Des Moines Community Schools offers education to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Its academic curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The district has an enrollment of more than 8,000 students and also provides speech therapy and speech and hearing testing programs. Additionally, it offers half-day programs that provide instruction and support services for students with disabilities. West Des Moines Community Schools offers a guidance program that provides group and individual counseling, placement advice and orientation services. The district also provides English as a second language program. West Des Moines Community Schools is located in West Des Moines, Iowa.