The city council approved it in October 1999, and the Mapes was torn down the next year. But the decision on what to do with the land it stood ... and the “Believe” sign that was permanently ...

Townhomes could hit the market next spring after a lengthy wrangle that pitted neighbors' objections against Des Moines' push ...

Des Moines city council members approved rezoning a one-acre plot along Grand Avenue despite widespread objections from neighborhood residents. Developer Adam Sieren of Premier Construction intends to ...

Nine Iowa school districts, including Des Moines Public Schools, were awarded nearly $600,000 in grant funding to support a program where students earn national credentials in childcare.

NOW. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT FIVE. THE CITY OF DES MOINES SAYS IT WILL START ENFORCING ITS NEW CAMPING ORDINANCE TODAY. IT WILL REMOVE PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS FROM CAMPS AND OTHER LOCATIONS ...

Nine Iowa school districts, including Des Moines Public Schools, were awarded nearly $600,000 ... Central Lyon Community School District Charles City Community School District ...

Environmental advocates and community members are continuing to pressure Des Moines leaders to reinstate the city's sustainability office, claiming that its absence leaves the city's climate action ...

There were 12,972 animal licenses issued in Iowa's capital in 2024, according to the City of Des Moines records that KCCI Investigates requested.Video above: The healthiest dog breeds you'll love ...

Joppa bought 21 acres near the Des Moines airport last year. The organization resubmitted a zoning application to the city council to begin developing the land ... intend to use city funds.

Concerned citizens like Adam Callanan speak up against the city manager's decision to lay off the sustainability office. City Manager Scott Sanders laid off the two employees that make up Des ...

Buxton was first elected to the Des Moines City Council in 2017, and as mayor in 2024. First elected to the SCA Board of Directors in 2022, Buxton served as vice president in 2024. SCA was founded ...