A consultant argues these homes, most of which have one bathroom, are in a "motivational dead zone," and aren't going to get ...

Should the city close Birdland Pool? How much will my trash bill go up? Des Moines' complex budget — and its $17 million cuts ...

The state's largest school district is looking to "reimagine" what education looks like over the next 10 years and is ...

Des Moines has released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year, outlining what cuts are being made to address an $11 ...

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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 ...

Conservatives who have spent decades promoting deep cuts to government are giving mixed reviews to the Department of ...

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 ...

Community members are continuing to pressure Des Moines leaders to reinstate the city's sustainability office, which was eliminated in mid-January.

The Des Moines ban on public encampments is officially enforceable as of Monday this week. People experiencing homelessness — ...