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Burnett, an ally to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said Paul Vallas has helped him with important projects in his ward over the years — and fully supports the Chicago casino project. → Read More
The new redistricting map places four of the five supervisors in districts shared with a colleague, and creates two new ones with no incumbents → Read More
The long-desired building's launch, "gives hope to people in the community that they can do the same kind of things." → Read More
Johnson County already issues the alternative IDs, which are accepted at government agencies and businesses → Read More
Soon residents will see a final recommendation for a community center on the city's north side. → Read More
Ward 1 councilperson Indira Sheumaker pushed for the police budget to remain unchanged, others disagreed. → Read More
With a wind chill advisory in place across the metro from 6 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday, spending too much time outside could be fatal. → Read More
Des Moines will see a high of around zero degrees with single digits likely for the rest of central Iowa. → Read More
The new $3.5 million system will allow motorists to park in any open spot and pay either through an app or a sidewalk pay station. → Read More
The rezoning will allow for a "restaurant with a drive-through component," which councilman Bill Gray said will be home to a Scooter's Coffee. → Read More
When the holidays roll around, Melody Mercado reaches for some of her favorite Puerto Rican dishes. → Read More
The city has not committed to how much it will forgive, but according to city documents, it can be up to $540,000. → Read More
The Des Moines Water Works Foundation has notified the city it does not have enough money to pay back what it owes for construction of Ruan Connector. → Read More
The Des Moines City Council voted to move forward with one of three proposed maps at a meeting Tuesday night. → Read More
Construction is slated to begin this upcoming spring and be finished by the end of 2022. → Read More
The three proposed ordinances are part of the city's 'Bridging the Gap' initiative which focuses on achieving equity through systemic change. → Read More
Eight people were vying for three seats on the Des Moines City Council. First-time candidate Indira Sheumaker defeated incumbent Bill Gray. → Read More
Seven people were vying for three seats on the Ankeny School Board. → Read More
Here's where the eight candidates for city council stand on the future of the Des Moines Police Department. Election Day is Nov. 2. → Read More
Each of the three forums, to be aired Oct. 19-21, will feature the incumbent and challengers for a specific seat. → Read More