West Des Moines, IA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 65,608 (98% urban, 2% rural).

Population (male): 32,261

Population (female): 33,347

Median Age: 35.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in West Des Moines: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.0% for Black residents, 14.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.6% for American Indian residents, 7.3% for other race residents, 2.4% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 820 feet

Land Area: 26.8 square miles.

Zip Codes: 50265, 50266

The serious dilemma of school overcrowding was partially addressed in 1916. The bond issue to build a new high school for $50,000 was approved by a 2 to 1 vote. The similar new grade school issue was defeated soundly. Building commenced and by September of the following year, the doors of the new Valley High School were opened at 8th and Hillside. As a part of schoolboard policy, only first class college-educated teachers were hired. By 1919, the rooms of the new high school were filled. A new junior high school was proposed, approved, and completed by the fall of 1923.

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National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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1233 8TH ST 0.8 miles

1233 8TH ST
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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2700 WESTOWN PKWY STE 270 2.0 miles

2700 WESTOWN PKWY STE 270
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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640 S 50TH ST UNIT 1100 3.3 miles

640 S 50TH ST UNIT 1100
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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2417 UNIVERSITY AVE 3.6 miles

2417 UNIVERSITY AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50311
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1200 PLEASANT ST 4.0 miles

1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
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12871 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 130 4.6 miles

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CLIVE, IA 50325
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5911 MEREDITH DR STE D 4.7 miles

5911 MEREDITH DR STE D
DES MOINES, IA 50322
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2340 EUCLID AVE 4.8 miles

2340 EUCLID AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
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6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 124 4.8 miles

6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 124
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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11208 AURORA AVE BLDG 12 5.2 miles

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URBANDALE, IA 50322
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11144 AURORA AVE 5.2 miles

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URBANDALE, IA 50322
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11319 AURORA AVE,
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1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 416 5.6 miles

1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 416
DES MOINES, IA 50316
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5731 GREENDALE RD STE 100 5.9 miles

5731 GREENDALE RD STE 100
JOHNSTON, IA 50131
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2100 DIXON ST STE E 6.8 miles

2100 DIXON ST STE E
DES MOINES, IA 50316
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1650 E MADISON AVE 7.1 miles

1650 E MADISON AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
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1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111 9.7 miles

1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111
ANKENY, IA 50023
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1824 SW WHITE BIRCH CIR 9.7 miles

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ANKENY, IA 50023
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3770 8TH ST SW 12.3 miles

3770 8TH ST SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
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507 14TH ST 14.9 miles

507 14TH ST
DALLAS CENTER, IA 50063
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108 N JEFFERSON WAY 16.9 miles

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INDIANOLA, IA 50125
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300 W HUTCHINGS ST 23.3 miles

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Accredited Drug Testing offers various testing methods tailored to individual needs. Urine testing, with a detection period of 1 to 5 days, remains popular among employers, schools, and courts. Hair drug testing is also available, with an extensive detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the Standard Urine/Hair Drug Test?

The standard 5-panel urine and hair drug tests screen for the same substances, but their detection windows vary significantly. Urine tests provide a look-back period of 1-5 days, whereas hair tests offer insight into usage for up to 90 days past specimen collection.

Court-Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our West Des Moines centers offer drug and alcohol tests for court-ordered requirements, including probation and other governmental mandates. Observed testing is available, and results are applicable for a range of judicial proceedings, such as probation hearings and child custody cases.

Court orders specify the test type and the substances to be screened. Necessary arrangements for witnessed sample collection are included to prevent tampering.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in West Des Moines, IA

We provide specialized testing services for all DOT modes, including the trucking (FMCSA), maritime (USCG), aviation (FAA), public transportation (FTA), railroad (FRA), and pipeline (PHMSA) industries, in compliance with Part 40 of the DOT regulations. Additional services encompass consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development, along with a comprehensive DOT compliance program for independent operators and small trucking firms.

Additional DOT Services Include:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Testing in West Des Moines, IA

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Drug Testing Centers in West Des Moines, IA

Accredited Drug Testing operates numerous centers within West Des Moines and nearby areas. To accommodate various schedules, our centers open early and have extended evening hours. Our skilled specialists ensure a professional, friendly, and confidential testing experience.

Drug testing for employers includes pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion purposes. Individual testing can address court orders, probation, child custody, or personal reasons.

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Understanding Drug Tests

A drug test involves analyzing a biological sample—such as urine, hair, or saliva—to detect specific drug metabolites. They're used in sports, workplaces, and legal settings to verify drug use.

Does Passive Smoke Exposure Trigger a False Positive for Marijuana?

Inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke is typically insufficient to trigger a false positive due to high lab concentration thresholds.

Urine abnormalities may suggest false negatives or sample tampering:

  • Low creatinine indicates possible dilution through excessive fluid intake or added water.
  • Creatinine combined with specific gravity checks for dilution; blue toilet water may prevent sample tampering.
  • Enzymes added to the sample might alter pH, detectable in testing.

Drug Presence Duration in the Body

Detection periods for drugs vary based on factors like dosage, frequency, type, metabolism, fluid intake, physical activity, and genetic factors.

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Local Area Info: West Des Moines, Iowa

As of the 2010 census, the city population was 56,609. West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the tenth-largest city in Iowa. It ranked 94th in Money magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" in 2008, 77th and 57th on the 100 Best Places to Live in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and 18th on the Hipster Cities of 2015.

The West Des Moines area used to be home to the Sac and Fox tribes. Near the stroke of midnight on October 11, 1845 a gunshot was fired by a cattle farmer, James Cunningham Jordan (1813–1893) and the tribes left. His residence, the Jordan House, has been restored and is now home to the West Des Moines Historical Society. In West Des Moines' early years, the town was a trading and shipping junction. West Des Moines incorporated as the city of Valley Junction on October 9, 1893.

In its early days Valley Junction was home to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad's switching facilities and repair shops due to its location at the junction of several railroad lines. The Rock Island's facilities moved out of Valley Junction and back into Des Moines in 1936.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 65,608 (98% urban, 2% rural).

Population (male): 32,261

Population (female): 33,347

Median Age: 35.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in West Des Moines: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.0% for Black residents, 14.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.6% for American Indian residents, 7.3% for other race residents, 2.4% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 820 feet

Land Area: 26.8 square miles.

Zip Codes: 50265, 50266

The serious dilemma of school overcrowding was partially addressed in 1916. The bond issue to build a new high school for $50,000 was approved by a 2 to 1 vote. The similar new grade school issue was defeated soundly. Building commenced and by September of the following year, the doors of the new Valley High School were opened at 8th and Hillside. As a part of schoolboard policy, only first class college-educated teachers were hired. By 1919, the rooms of the new high school were filled. A new junior high school was proposed, approved, and completed by the fall of 1923.

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