Celebrated artwork will be removed from an Iowa park as its creator ends fight to preserve the work
A nationally known outdoor artwork will be removed from a Des Moines park pond under a settlement. The deal announced Tuesday ...
Community members decry Des Moines' decision to eliminate sustainability program
More than a dozen people took the podium, imploring the Des Moines City Council to restore the team that oversaw the city's ...
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Des Moines city manager faces criticism after dismantling sustainability office
Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by ...
Des Moines Fire Department responds to early morning fire Tuesday, house deemed 'total loss'
The lone occupant and their pet were not home at the time of the fire and are uninjured, the Des Moines Fire Department said.
Des Moines City Council approves application to seek federal funding for homeless village
City officials voted unanimously to approve an application seeking federal funding for the project entailing 43 shelters ...
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Iowa lawmaker announces he will introduce bill to purchase bottom nine Minnesota counties
An Iowa State Senator has announced he will introduce a bill to purchase nine Minnesota counties to bring them into Iowa.
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Settlement clears way for demolition of Mary Miss Des Moines art installation
DES MOINES, Iowa (CN) --- New York City artist Mary Miss and the Des Moines Art Center announced a settlement of Miss’ ...
Des Moines city leaders move forward with plans to build homeless village
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines city leaders are moving forward with plans to build a "pallet shelter village" for homeless ...
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' $9.4 billion proposed budget would tap reserves
Iowa would use some of its cash reserve accounts to help fund a $9.4 billion state budget proposed Tuesday by Gov. Kim ...
Lawmakers return to Des Moines for 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers have reconvened in Des Moines for the 2025 legislative session, with a focus on new laws and initiatives. The Iowa ...
Iowa snowfall totals: Parts of state get minor snow overnight
Light bands of snow traveled across Iowa overnight, leaving minor accumulation behind in some areas. In Des Moines, just 0.1 inches was the official measurement at the airport. So far this season, the ...