WDMLA Schedule
Over a nine-month period, participants attend an opening full day orientation, eight four-hour sessions, plus a commencement program. All sessions run from 3:00–7:00 pm. For more information on a specific session, click the session theme.
| Date | Session Theme |
| 9/11/2008 | Orientation Session |
| 10/9/2008 | West Des Moines History—City Tour |
| 11/13/2008 | West Des Moines Schools/Education |
| 12/11/2008 | Charitable/Non-Profit |
| 1/8/2009 | Leadership Skills Development I |
| 2/11/2009 | City Government |
| 3/12/2009 | Economic Development |
| 4/9/2009 | Leadership Skills Development II |
| 5/14/2009 | Cultural, Civic and Community |
| TBD | Graduation Ceremony |