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West Des Moines

Iowa, United States · North America

About West Des Moines

West Des Moines sits on the route: 10 minutes from Urbandale, 57km from Knoxville Raceway.

West Des Moines is a town located in Iowa, United States. With a population of 64,113, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, West Des Moines sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West Des Moines to your route.

About West Des Moines

The I.O.O.F. Valley Junction Lodge Hall No. 604 is a historic building located in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States. C.S. Yeaton had the two-story brick commercial building constructed from 1897 to 1898. Des Moines architect C.C. Cross was responsible for the design of the Italianate structure. The International

Read more Order of Odd Fellows took possession of the building in 1907. A single-story addition was added behind 218 Fifth Street sometime before 1920, and the current storefronts were in place before 1968. The commercial space on the main floor housed a grocer, various hardware stores, and a dry cleaners over the years. The fraternal organization occupied the second floor. The tripartite main facade features two mirror halves. The floor levels in the two storefronts are raised, which is an unusual feature in the surrounding commercial district. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 2017. The month before it had been included as a contributing property in the Valley Junction Commercial Historic District.

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Where is West Des Moines located?

West Des Moines is located in Iowa, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.5772 latitude, -93.7113 longitude.

What is the population of West Des Moines?

West Des Moines has a population of approximately 64,113 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
64,113
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Iowa
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.5772, -93.7113

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911
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911
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911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from West Des Moines

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Knoxville Raceway

A half-mile dirt oval in small-town Iowa billed as the Sprint Car Capital of the World, hosting the Knoxville Nationals each August alongside the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame next door.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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