New Faces. New Places.
West Side Stories has been on a bit of a hiatus the last couple months, but it's back, featuring the many great things happening in West Des Moines. I...
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A monthly podcast featuring the staff and friends of the West Des Moines, Iowa, Parks and Recreation Department
With Friends Like These
Guest BiosLynnae Hentzen - Friends of WDM Parks and Rec Board MemberAfter growing up in LeMars, Iowa, Lynnae attended Silliman University in the Phili...
Top 10 Reasons We Love West Des Moines
In this fun episode, Allison once again invites Sally Ortgies, Director of the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, to join her in talking...
Resting in Peace
In the tenth episode of West Side Stories, Allison visits with Sally Ortgies and David Sadler to discuss the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Depa...
City Campus Culture
In the ninth episode of West Side Stories, Allison sits down with Kevin Conn and Jodie Weeks to discuss the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater and Illumifest. Th...
Building a Boathouse
In the eighth episode of West Side Stories, Allison speaks with Jodie Weeks, Sally Ortgies and Ryan Penning about the exciting developments that are g...
Concerning Interning
In the seventh episode of West Side Stories, Allison sits down with the department's three interns. They discuss how their internship has impacted the...
Diving Into Aquatics: Part 2
In the sixth episode of West Side Stories, Allison speaks with one of the department's Recreation Program/Facility Supervisors and a Recreation Coordi...
Diving Into Aquatics: Part 1
In the sixth episode of West Side Stories, Allison speaks with one of the department's Recreation Program/Facility Supervisors and a Recreation Coordi...
Biking in West Des Moines
In the fifth episode of West Side Stories, Allison speaks with the department's Park Planner, Director, and Recreation Superintendent. They discuss ho...