DNR investigates sewer overflow in Des Moines, no fish kill observed
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage spill in southern Des Moines near a Starbucks. The spill ...
Des Moines faces $17 million budget shortfall, city leaders plan cuts
Des Moines city leaders are addressing a $17 million budget shortfall by planning cuts that aim to minimize the impact on ...
The new mascot of Des Moines?!? The Iowa Almanac shares what happened on this day in history in 1857
Des Moines, located where the Raccoon River and Des Moines River meet, officially got it's name on this date in 1857.
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Des Moines crews on scene of fire at south-side used bookstore
NOW. FIREFIGHTERS HAVE SPENT HOURS WORKING TO KNOCK DOWN A FIRE IN DES MOINES. IT BROKE OUT THIS MORNING AT THIS BOOKSTORE OFF SOUTHWEST NINTH STREET ON THE CITY’S SOUTH SIDE. YOU CAN SEE THAT ...
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Iowa's Wildly Underrated Artsy College City Boasts An Award-Winning Garden And Main Street
Within this under-the-radar Iowa city, you'll find a beautiful, renowned garden, a quaint downtown, and a sprawling college ...
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Joppa buys land for its tiny home village. How will it help homeless people in Des Moines?
Joppa says it's gotten 684 people off the streets since 2008. With Plan and Zoning's approval, Joppa's next stop is the Des Moines City Council, which must approve the rezoning. Hagberg said the ...
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Des Moines among Iowa cities with record debt
Axios VisualsThe city's debt reached a record of nearly $800 million last year, according to newly released state records analyzed by Axios.Why it matters: Balancing debt can play into future ...
Omaha's Metro transit doubles tax levy, but will improved bus service lure more riders?
Ridership per capita in Omaha ranked 17th among 20 cities, and about half the average of like-sized peers. The buses running ...
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A cattle show is headed to the streets of the Iowa State campus. Find out when:
The inaugural Campustown Showdown will bring cattle to the streets of Welch Avenue along ... is branching out to a sister city. “If you are not familiar with the Aggieville Showdown, we are ...
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7 Massive Thrift Stores In Iowa With Countless Treasures You Can Browse For Hours
Welcome to Iowa’s thrift store wonderland! Iowa has some real doozies when it comes to these treasure troves. So, grab your ...
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This family-operated Des Moines furniture store is opening a 2nd location in eastern Iowa
Des Moines-based and family-operated Homemakers ... a mile north of I-80 off I-380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Pinseekers opened in late 2023, which will be less than a mile from the ...