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State issues a warning to caregiver after nursing home resident dies

State licensing officials have issued a warning to an Iowa nurse for her role in the death of a nursing home resident. The board alleges that Elaine Allison, aka Elaine McCoy, of Beacon was working as a licensed practical nurse at the Oskaloosa Care Center on Sept. 6, 2025, when there was a serious medical […]

Beacon, IA · 14h

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Iowa County may help Marengo with limited city attorney duties

MARENGO — Iowa County has tentatively agreed to share its county attorney with the City of Marengo in a limited capacity. Marengo’s city attorney, Gage Kensler, resigned after being named magistrate in Benton County, according to Marengo City Administrator Ellen O’Rourke. The city was waiting for a proposal from one law firm, O’Rourke said following a city council meeting Oct. 28, but few firms are willing to provide city attorneys. Marengo Mayor Travis Schlabach said he’d reached out to several with no luck. Schlabach and Marengo Police Chief Ben Gray asked the Iowa County Board of Supervisors Oct. 30 if the county attorney would take care of the city’s traffic tickets. Gray said the city averages about two a month. County Attorney Tim McMeen and Assistant County Attorney Tim Dille said they’d be willing to help the city in that limited capacity. They wouldn’t handle nuisance complaints, dog bites or other violations. Supervisor Kevin Heitshusen said that McMeen’s law firm has clients outside of the the county and McMeen could take on the city’s needs through his law office without approval from the board of supervisors. McMeen said he prefers to have the contract go through the county. He and

Marengo, IA · 2d

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Des Moines Breaks Ground on 6 Affordable Homes in River Bend, 27 Years in Waiting

A patch of land on Seventh Street that Urban Dreams has owned since 1999 is finally getting the affordable homes the organization always planned for it. Construction began this week on a six-unit development at 1411 Seventh St. in Des Moines’ River Bend neighborhood, a $1.9 million project aimed at working individuals and families priced out of the local housing market.

Des Moines, IA · 19h
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Veridian pledge will support Iowa Thanksgiving food events

WATERLOO, Iowa — Veridian Credit Union is including several Iowa food assistance programs in a $70,000 pledge for Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In Iowa, the support will benefit Families Forward Thanksgiving Table and 4 All Kids’ annual free Thanksgiving meal in Des Moines; The...

Waterloo, IA · 1d
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Polk County restores 11 streams in $17M water quality push

A $17 million project to repair stream erosion is nearing completion in Polk County. Why it matters: The investment could serve as a blueprint for the rest of the state's waterways if researchers can demonstrate measurable water quality improvements. Catch up quick: Polk County launched the initiative in 2024, with the first restoration projects starting in 2025. It covers 11 stream restoration projects spanning nearly 10 miles in Ankeny, Altoona, Mitchellville, Des Moines and Pleasant Hill. Context: The work comes amid years of water quality concerns , including high nitrate levels that prompted the metro's first mandatory lawn-watering ban in 2025. By the numbers: Costs have fallen by about $4 million from the county's previously reported $21 million estimate, thanks to competitive construction bidding, Polk County water resources supervisor John Swanson tells Axios. Six projects are complete, two are expected to finish in November, and three are scheduled for completion in spring 2027. Before-and-after photos show a creek near Fourmile Bike Park, where crews installed rocks and other features to stabilize the stream. Photos: Courtesy of Polk County Public Works Follow the money: The state is covering about 63% of the total costs ($10.62 million), with Polk County, participating cities

Polk County, IA · 22h

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Iowa flags to half-staff Saturday to honor WWII sailor

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in the state to half-staff to honor a World War II sailor who died a prisoner of war. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove was born in Washta in 1922 and enlisted in Des Moines. He served on the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was imprisoned at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Luzon, Philippine Islands.

Iowa · 1d

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Fisher wins re-election in closest race in years

Despite his closest election since 2012, Republican State Rep. Dean Fisher of Montour has won another term representing House District 53, defeating Democratic challenger Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo in Tuesday’s general election. According to preliminary results from the Iowa Secretary of State, Fisher received 6,747 votes (51.7%) compared...

Toledo, IA · 1d

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Dallas County Breaks Ground on New $7M Adel EMS Station Nov. 17

Dallas County EMS is set to break ground on a new Adel station on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m., marking the start of construction on a roughly $7 million facility near 415 River St. The station will replace the agency's current quarters and is expected to be finished by July 2027.

Dallas County, IA · 20h

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Unofficial Election Results Show Four New Supervisors for Dallas County

The unofficial results are in for the General Election in Dallas County. There were four contested races for the Board of Supervisors as Dallas County is expanding from three to five districts. According to the Dallas County Auditor’s Office, Democrat Jason Benell was the victor over Republican Robert Greenway in...

Dallas County, IA · 2d

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Dallas County Emergency Management Director Announces Change for Outdoor Warning Siren Testing Schedule

Dallas County residents will hear the outdoor warning sirens go off on a new day starting next year. Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely says the agency is adopting a new testing protocol of 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, which will go into effect in January. He talks about the reason behind the change. 2:07.

Dallas County, IA · 2d

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WWII sailor to be laid to rest Saturday

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Flags in Iowa will fly half-staff on Saturday to honor a World War II Prisoner of War. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove served on the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He died on October 27, 1943, at the...

Sioux City, IA · 1d

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Dallas County Joins Nationwide Operation Green Light for Veterans Initiative

To honor the commitment and sacrifice of military veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life, Dallas County has joined a nationwide effort to show its solidarity and support. As part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, led by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County...

Dallas County, IA · 1d

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Des Moines metro bars get early start on holiday season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Holiday cheer is already on tap across the Des Moines metro as bars transform their spaces with festive lights, elaborate decorations and seasonal experiences. At The Republic on Grand, located inside the AC Hotel in Des Moines’ East Village, preparations are wrapping up for the return of its Rudolph’s Rooftop pop-up […]

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Des Moines Hands La Mie $200,000 to Escape Skywalk, Land Street-Level Spot

Griffin Building — Planned Grant-Funded Street-Level Storefront. La Mie, the popular bakery tucked into the skywalk at Two Ruan Center, is moving to street level — and Des Moines taxpayers are helping foot the bill. The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to award the bakery $200,000 in city funding to help it relocate to the Griffin Building at Seventh and Locust streets, a storefront that formerly housed a Kum & Go convenience store.

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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Davidson Building among 8 Iowa projects awarded historic preservation tax credits

The historic Davidson Building in downtown Des Moines has been awarded nearly $1.46 million in state historic preservation tax credits to support its rehabilitation, one of eight projects across Iowa receiving a combined $18.5 million in tax credits. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards this week through its...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Des Moines weekend plans, Nov. 6-8

Friday 🛍️ Des Moines Holiday Boutique | Kick off holiday shopping with seasonal gifts, plus an appearance by Hallmark star Tyler Hynes. | 10am–9pm, also open Saturday and Sunday | EMC Expo Center | $15 🖼️ First Friday | Explore five floors of open studios and an exhibition celebrating Black artists. | 5–8pm | Mainframe Studios | Free! Saturday 🎨 Santa's North Pole Village Craft Sale | Shop nearly 200 booths of handmade crafts, holiday decorations and unique gifts at Ankeny Art Center's annual holiday market. | 9am–3pm | Prairie Trail Sports Complex | $10 🎁 Edgewater Holiday Mart | Holiday shop for handmade gifts and creations from local artisans at this indoor market. | 9am–3pm | Edgewater Senior Living Community | Free! Sunday 🏀 Drake Men's Basketball vs. Southern | Cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on Southern University. | 2pm | Knapp Center | Tickets: $18

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Des Moines Warns New Iowa Tax Law Could Gut Growth Tools, Cost City Millions Yearly

Des Moines officials are warning that a new Iowa property tax law could quietly undercut one of the city's main tools for financing growth, even as the city plans adjustments to address an estimated $11.5 million deficit for fiscal year 2027-2028 and anticipates roughly $5 million in cuts for fiscal year 2028-2029. At a work session Monday, city staff told the Des Moines City Council that a 2% cap on property tax revenue growth, combined with new restrictions on tax increment financing, could make it far harder to capture new revenue from development projects going forward.

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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Urban Dreams, Hubbell Break Ground on New Affordable Housing in Des Moines Northside infill project expands access to quality housing in DSM neighborhood

DES MOINES, Iowa – Urban Dreams, alongside Hubbell Construction Services, has announced a new affordable housing addition to Des Moines with the construction of a six-unit multifamily building at 1411 7th Street. The homes will be built in the River Bend community in Des Moines, in an area where...

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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City of Des Moines announces stadium district project at old DICO site

DES MOINES, Iowa — An on-again, off-again soccer development in Des Moines appears to be back on. Just two months ago, the city warned the project was too expensive. “I think the, under the fiscal, you know, fiscal constraints that we’re facing right now due to the current legislation, we have been trying to come […]

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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La Mie Elevate is moving out of the Des Moines skywalk. Here's where

A favorite Des Moines lunch spot will receive grant funding to relocate its downtown cafe to street level from the second-floor skywalk. Des Moines City Council members on Monday, Nov. 2, approved a $200,000 grant to help La Mie, a French-style bakery, patisserie and cafe known for its artisan breads, flaky croissants and European light fare, transition to its new ground-floor home, 319 Seventh St., Unit 101, in the Griffin Building from the second floor of the Two Ruan Building. Council member Mike Simonson abstained from the vote because of a small ownership stake in the Griffin Building, he told the Des Moines Register. Since 2017, the Two Ruan Building has housed the bakery's downtown restaurant, La Mie Elevate, luring lunchtime crowds with an assortment of grain and protein bowls, sandwiches and salads. But as the bakery's lease agreement ends and Two Ruan prepares for an office-to-residential conversion , La Mie's owners have been eyeing a move to the vacant storefront at the corner of Seventh and Locust to maintain a downtown presence. Joe Logsdon, who co-owns La Mie with his wife Christina Logsdon, told the Des Moines Register the project will be a good opportunity to put some new

Des Moines, IA · 3d