The Ian Roberts Case: A Vetting Failure

Mandate E-Verify

Flim-Flam Guyanese Dupes Woke Des Moines School Board

Criminal!

Des Moines Parks And Recreation New Annual Report Available

Des Moines Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the “2021 Report to the Community” is now available.

Des Moines-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Figures

The Polk County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Des Moines Public Library:

As soon as the weather allows it to happen this coming spring, the boat ramp at Big Hollow Recreation Area will be rebuilt. The project ...

Des Moines-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Figures

The Polk County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Des Moines Council To Hold Meeting On Redistricting

The Des Moines City Council on Tuesday, November 30 will meet in Council Chambers to review and discuss proposed revisions.

Des Moines-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Polk County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

City Of Des Moines: Despite Coronavirus, Local Option Sales Tax Delivers Nearly $34.5 Million To City

The City of Des Moines’ Local Option Sales & Service Tax weathered the ill effects of the COVID pandemic.

Des Moines-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Polk County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Of Des Moines: Major Progress On Critical Stormwater Retention Project

“Putting in basins like this allows the City to slow down that water during those bigger storm events,”.

Back Rent Up In Polk County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Polk County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Des Moines: Major Progress Showing On Critical Stormwater Retention Project

"In 2018, I had the second major flooding of my basement, five feet of water and I lost everything”.

Des Moines Public Library:

On Sunday, October 10, starting at 1:00 PM, staff from Des Moines County Conservation will host a public workshop to teach participants ...

Des Moines-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Polk County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Dico Demolition Making Great Progress In City Of Des Moines

It's been a long time coming but the demolition of the buildings on the former Dico site in Des Moines is right on schedule.

City Of Des Moines: WRA To Hold Public Meeting About Major Downtown Sewer Construction Project

"This will be the final step in a significant, long-term effort to reduce pollutants in our rivers,” WRA Director Scott Hutchens said.

Des Moines Public Library:

Did you know that the last generation of summer Monarchs migrate to Mexico for the winter? Join Des Moines County Conservation at Big Ho ...

Des Moines Fire Department Uses New Equipment To Serve Over 1 Million Iowa State Fair Visitors

“Over the course of the fair, over 1 million people will visit the fairgrounds,” District Chief Ed Haase said.

Des Moines-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Sen. Ernst Kiss-Off To Cuomo: Say Goodbye To Infrastructure Funds

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst tries to block states with governors accused of sexual harassment from getting federal infrastructure funding.

Polk County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Des Moines residents.

City Of Des Moines: SmartCards Are Going Away: Here Is What You Need To Know

The rest of the parking meters will be upgraded starting in July 2022.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Polk County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Des Moines Civil And Human Rights Commission Settles Racial Profiling Case Against National Discount Store

Store Agrees to Pay $8,600 to African American Customer Who Was Racially Profiled by Store Management.

Civil Human Rights Director Steps Down, Contributes Impressive Legacy In City Of Des Moines

In his six years as director, Barr created unique opportunities and established new standards for Des Moines.

Des Moines City Council To Hold Special Meeting And Work Session On July 12

The in-person meeting will begin at 8 a.m. in council chambers.

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.