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How to Patch on Patch

Post your photos, events, blogs and news on West Des Moines Patch.

Hi! I’m Beth Dalbey, local editor at West Des Moines Patch. Here are some of the ways you can use the site.

Start a blog yourself – any time, about anything.

And speaking of reader voices, the freshest thing you’ll find on the new Patch are our Boards, a totally open place on Patch where you can post announcements about anything you want – lost cats and dogs, school plays, wedding announcements, or that strange thing you saw.

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There’s an Opinion Board –  because everyone in town has one, so why not put it all in one place? The Buy/Sell/Trade Board is where you can post your garage sale and get rid of the stuff that’s taken over your basement. And there’s a Board for Business Updates – a dedicated spot for business owners to post news about sales, specials, openings and closings.

Patch is all about our community – living our best lives in town, and making our town better for ourselves and our families. So please, tell us what you think of the new Patch in the Opinion Board, or through the feedback form.

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