One Day for DMU Raises More Than $222,000
WEST DES MOINES, IA (04/24/2026) The Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences community came together for the eighth annual One Day for DMU campaign - held from noon Wednesday, April 22, to noon Thursday, April 23 - raising an impressive $222,612 from 278 individual donors in just 24 hours. The campaign kicked off with the beloved Deans' Cup Challenge, which featured a participant from each college: Wallace Boeve, EdD, PA-C, DFAAPA, dean of the College of Health Sciences; Kevin Smith, DPM'95,
David Connett, DO, FACOFP (dist.), Named President-Elect of the ACOFP Board
WEST DES MOINES, IA (04/20/2026) David Connett, DO, FACOFP (dist.), dean of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named presidentelect of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician's Board of Governors. Connett will serve as presidentelect for one year and be inaugurated as president during the ACOFP meeting in April 2027. He will succeed Greg Cohen, DO, FACOFP (dist.), a 1991 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences graduate. Connett believes his
Ryan Enerson Joins DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy
WEST DES MOINES, IA (04/01/2026) Ryan Enerson, PT, DPT, has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy. Enerson will practice at the Des Moines University Clinic in the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. Enerson earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in 2024, where he also received the DPT Service Award and Sandra Teague Memorial Scholarship. He holds a Bachelor of Science
Des Moines University Launches Iowa's Only Online Epidemiology Concentration
WEST DES MOINES, IA (03/30/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has launched a new epidemiology concentration in its Master of Public Health program, becoming the only university in Iowa to offer the concentration fully online. The first students in the new concentration will begin coursework this fall. "What if the next major health threat could be identified before it escalates? The need for strong epidemiology has never been more important," says Rachel Reimer, PhD, program
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local and regional leaders who will help guide the Chamber and support the continued growth of the West Des Moines community. Board members will work closely with Chamber staff to support members, set priorities, and strengthen the business community. “Our 2026 Board of Directors includes leaders from a wide range of industries and businesses,
