A small city with a big history (back to 1741), it grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution. These are the things to do ...

West Des Moines has been prepared to offer $110 million in financial assistance. But a sticking point has been the future of the JCPenney store.

WHEN IT WAS 3.61. MORE BREAKING NEWS NOW AT NOON HERE IN THE METRO, THE CITY OF WEST DES MOINES COULD SPEND UP TO $110 MILLION TO REPLACE VALLEY WEST MALL. THAT ICON OUT IN WEST DES MOINES HAS BEEN ...

There is no final agreement for developers of the Valley West Mall site in West Des Moines. But what has become clear is how much the city is willing to invest into its redevelopment. The West Des ...

The carousel at the National Mall has finally returned from being refurbished. After nearly three years away, it will welcome visitors back beginning Friday morning. “The carousel was in quite ...

The Smithsonian Institution's carousel is back open for business Friday after being closed for nearly three years for restoration and refurbishments. Brightly painted ponies have been going round and ...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The City of West Des Moines could spend up to $110 million for the redevelopment of the Valley West Mall property. According to city council documents, the city “anticipates ...

WASHINGTON — The iconic Smithsonian Carousel will return to the National Mall this week. The beloved ride’s return coincides with America’s 250th Anniversary celebration. A grand re-opening is set for ...

The Smithsonian carousel on the National Mall was restored by Carousels and Carvings, an Ohio-based company. It reopens to the public on April 24, 2026. Credit: Courtesy Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian ...