West Des Moines crossing guard accused of using stranger’s kids for GoFundMe campaign
A Windsor Heights woman has been accused of using someone else’s kids in order to raise money on GoFundMe. According to court ...
Director of Des Moines redevelopment nonprofit steps down after 13 years
A city of Des Moines and Polk County-funded nonprofit redevelopment group is seeing a leadership change for the first time in ...
Des Moines schools to start 2 hours late Tuesday over frigid wind chills. What to know:
DMPS elementary schools will start at 9:40 a.m., middle schools will start at 10:30 a.m. and high schools will start at 10:15 ...
Des Moines Public Schools offers 5-year plan to improve education. What you should know:
The Cultivating Success: A Strategic Plan for Des Moines Public Schools — unveiled Tuesday during a board work session — ...
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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 schools reimagine education with new 10-year plan
District leaders will share more about their vision at the State of the Schools event in February. There will be ...
Two people arrested after string of robberies in Des Moines
Des Moines police have arrested two people after three armed robberies were reported over 30 minutes on Saturday. 36-year-old ...
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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 take next step towards building a homeless village
Late in 2024 the City of Des Moines ordered all homeless camps to be removed. Now the City Council is weighing an option for ...
Des Moines Fire Department again sees record calls in 2024, but EMS calls flatten
Des Moines fire officials saw a record for call responses in 2024, but saw a very slight decrease in one major call category ...
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Facing more cuts, cities like Des Moines reconsider property tax breaks that help them grow
While fast-growing suburban cities have dangled property tax abatements to lure data warehouses and other new developments, Des Moines has focused steadfastly on property tax breaks for rehab ...
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Community members decry Des Moines' decision to eliminate sustainability program
Sustainability and climate action took center stage at Monday evening's Des Moines City Council meeting as community members flooded City Hall to decry city officials' recent decision to axe its ...