Des Moines Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Polk County is higher than the Iowa average.

Des Moines City Schedule For Observing Independence Day

Residents should expect their garbage to be collected on their normally scheduled day from July 5-9.

Des Moines Fire And Police Departments Reiterate Fireworks Rules For The City

Des Moines Police officers are authorized to cite residents who break the law setting fireworks off.

Polk County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Des Moines area compares to Iowa and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Des Moines Council To Consider Amendment, Will Require ‘Rules Of Conduct' For Meetings

Oral requests will no longer be accepted and can no longer be made at the Council meeting.

Des Moines Earns Recognition From EPA

ENERGY STAR certified buildings are recognized for both their cost efficiency and their sustainability.

Des Moines Public Works Department Hosting MEGA SCRUB Event On June 19

Proof of residency is required and is accepted in the form of photo ID or a current utility bill.

Observing Juneteenth In Des Moines

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday this Saturday, most City of Des Moines offices will be closed on Friday, June 18.

Des Moines Council Returns Monday To City Hall

Several new protocols will be implemented with the return to in-person Council meetings as part of the City's safety and security.

Des Moines Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Polk County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Public Works Completes Work On Bioreactor To Improve Water Quality In Easter Lake Watershed In Des Moines

“This newest project is a lot more than a standalone project,” Clean Water Administrator Patrick Beane said.

Des Moines Public Library:

Des Moines County Conservation will host a Water Quality Symposium at Big Hollow Recreation Area at 5:30 PM on June 24 to discuss and ge ...

Des Moines Schedule For Memorial Day Holiday

In observation of the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no collection of garbage, yard waste or recycling on Monday, May 31.

Des Moines Civil And Human Rights Commission Wins Fair Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Against Landlord For $50,000

“She was uncomfortable moving forward but I told her we would look into the situation,” said Joshua V. Barr.

Des Moines Public Library:

The Big Hollow Open House and Fill the Lake Floatilla events originally scheduled for May 15 were completely rained out. So Des Moines C ...

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Des Moines Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Des Moines area compares.

Iowa Stores May Soon Be Allowed To Sell Cbd

Iowa retailers selling CBD products may finally gain clarity on what is legal in the state, following a bill that passed the Iowa Senate.

Feds: 1,200 Nursing Home Complaints Not Properly Investigated By Iowa

In the past two years, the state of Iowa has failed to conduct timely investigations into more than 1,200 complaints.

Four New Iowa Sites For Covid-19 Testing Open This Week

The state of Iowa is expanding access to COVID-19 testing with four new testing sites opening this week, including one in Dallas County.

Des Moines Parks And Recreation Named Finalist For The 2021 National Gold Medal Awards In Parks And Recreation Management

Musco Lighting, LLC is proud to continue its 20+ years of sponsoring the National Gold Medal Awards program.

Council To Consider Changes To Public Speaking Rules In Des Moines

Mayor Frank Cownie said the proposed changes will improve the flow of the meetings and expand individuals' time to speak before the council.

Pandemic-Related Bailouts Favor Iowa’s Wealthier Hospitals

Dr. Michael Hartman, owner of eastern Iowa’s Davenport Hearing Aid Center, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Des Moines Reopens To Public On May 3 With Appointment-Only Meetings

City officials will continue to monitor the state of COVID-19 over time and adjust plans as necessary to protect City staff.

E-Fleet Aims To Reduce City's Costs And Environmental Impact In Des Moines

For the first time in history, electric cars have joined the City of Des Moines vehicle fleet.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Polk County neighbors.

Des Moines Public Library:

The 2021 Outdoor Youth Jamboree will not take place this year like it has in the past. Don't worry, a traditional Outdoor Youth Jamboree ...

Des Moines Council Adopts Birdland Park And Marina Master Plan

“It is just another step in the process of making Des Moines better every single day,” she said. “It will reenergize our entire community.”

Juneteenth Becomes Official City Holiday In Des Moines

City buildings and offices will be closed each year on June 19 or the adjoining weekday when the date falls on a weekend.

Des Moines Preparing To Reopen Administration Buildings

Starting Monday, May 3, the public will be able to meet with City staff at the administration buildings on an appointment-only basis.

Des Moines Updated MyDSMmobile Adds New Features

Since the launch of the app in August 2016, myDSMmobile has been downloaded more than 8,000 times on Android and iOS.

Historic Des Moines Park To Receive Final Phase Of Improvements

The long process of improving one of Des Moines oldest parks began over seven years ago with neighborhood meetings and idea sessions.

Des Moines Share New Public Works Facility Worth Its Salt 'Millions In Savings'

'That alone saves us roughly $250,000 in trucking costs, plus the employee productivity we save by not having to truck the salt into town.'

State Limits COVID-19 Contact Tracing As Infected Iowans Wait Days For A Call

Public health officials are asking questions because they need to make sure everyone who may have been exposed is notified.

Rural America Is More Vulnerable To Covid-19 Than Cities Are, And It’s Starting To Show

Rural areas seemed immune as the coronavirus spread through cities earlier this year, however, all that has changed.

Funeral Home Director And DMACC Accused In Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

A Des Moines Area Community College student is suing the school, alleging she was the victim of sexual assault and harassment.

Des Moines Public Schools Employees Get First Vaccine Dose Ahead Of Full-Time Mandate

Special education associate Randy Davis said getting his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was “about as easy as it could be.”

D.M. Council To Consider Incentives For Krause Stadium, Hotels, Entertainment Venues Downtown

Real estate developer Krause+ would get a 20-year tax break for proposed developments that would include a professional soccer stadium.

D.M. Officials Oppose Legislation Allowing Landlords To Reject Renters Who Use Federal Vouchers

Iowa state lawmakers are making another run at banning cities from preventing housing discrimination.

Mediacom Fight With West Des Moines Over Google Fiber Project Heats Up

Mediacom has amped up its fight over West Des Moines’ $42.8 million taxpayer-financed partnership with Google Fiber.

Polk County Faces COVID-19 Vaccine Shortage, Pleads For Patience, Online Signups

All health officials at a Polk County briefing Tuesday made it clear that health workers don’t have a lot of time to answer phone calls.