How much could trash, sewer rates rise in Des Moines this summer?
Rate increases for solid waste collection and sanitary and storm water sewer service are on the table as Des Moines considers ...
Staff cuts, customer trash bill increases: highlights from Des Moines' budget discussion
Should the city close Birdland Pool? How much will my trash bill go up? Des Moines' complex budget — and its $17 million cuts ...
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Des Moines releases budget that's $11 million less to address deficit. What's being cut:
This story was updated to correct funding changes and staff cuts in the new budget. Des Moines has released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year, outlining what cuts are being made to ...
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Des Moines will consider a 50% franchise fee increase
Des Moines' franchise fee for gas and electricity may rise by up to 50% to pay for regional transit services, Axios has ...
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Des Moines faces $17 million budget shortfall, city leaders plan cuts
NOW. AND FIRST AT SIX. THE CITY OF DES MOINES IS FACING A $17 MILLION BUDGET SHORTFALL. AND NOW CITY LEADERS ARE TRYING TO CUT COSTS WITHOUT CUTTING IMPORTANT SERVICES. SENIOR REPORTER TODD MAGEL ...
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Des Moines cuts open jobs to help fill $17 million budget hole
Des Moines' city manager says cutting hours of city services, leaving open city positions unfilled and drawing from financial reserves all are options on the table to patch a $17 million hole in the ...
Federal grant pause rattled central Iowa nonprofits, cities. What's next is still unclear.
The last few days have been a whirlwind for grant-funded organizations like Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, which ...
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Des Moines police can now enforce the city’s camping ban, impacting the homeless population
The Des Moines ban on public encampments is officially enforceable as of Monday this week. People experiencing homelessness — ...
Join the discussion: Des Moines Public Schools asking for feedback on new education plan
The state's largest school district is looking to "reimagine" what education looks like over the next 10 years and is inviting community members to share their feedback at a series of discussion ...
DOGE gets mixed reviews from conservatives who have long wanted major budget cuts
Conservatives who have spent decades promoting deep cuts to government are giving mixed reviews to the Department of Government Efficiency, the Elon Musk-led project to slash the federal workforce and ...