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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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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 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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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 · 13h
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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 · 16h

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Hy-Vee to honor veterans with free breakfast, grocery savings

Annual Veterans Day event includes a buffet breakfast and 15% off groceries for veterans and active-duty military members.

West Des Moines, IA · 12h

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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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Urbandale Voters Approve New Police Station

URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale voters approved a $25 million bond referendum Tuesday to help fund construction of a new police station. The measure passed with more than the 60% voter approval required under Iowa law, according to unofficial election results. “We’re grateful that residents have placed their trust in...

Urbandale, IA · 2d

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Ames secures property for 13th and Grand intersection expansion

Ames has acquired one of the two properties it needs to expand a busy intersection. To help tame traffic at the Grand Ave. and 13th Street intersection, Ames is planning to construct four left-turn lanes, expanding the streets in all directions to three lanes. The project will also include a new traffic signal and a shared-use path that runs along the west side of Grand Avenue. The plan requires the city to purchase and demolish Ames Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1303 Grand Ave. and a residential duplex property at 1302 Harding Ave . Multiple temporary easements are also needed. On Oct. 29, the Ames City Council approved a purchase agreement for the Harding Ave. property for $233,000. The cost does not include the $21,000 needed to relocate the tenants that live there, Ames Civil Engineer Mark Gansen said. Five temporary easements were also approved for four properties in the 1300 block of Grand Ave. and one in the 700 block of 12th Street, bringing the total purchase amount to $285,722. More: Fate of 85-year-old church in limbo as Ames seeks demo for road work Ames has already spent just over $74,600 on 10 property easements to aid expansion. The

Ames, IA · 1d

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Informational Meeting Held in Perry About Upcoming Roundabout Project on Highway 141

With construction of JBS and ADR Axels continuing, a public informational meeting was held with the Iowa Department of Transportation to discuss a road change along Highway 141. A meeting was held Wednesday at the McCreary Community Building in conjunction with the City of Perry and Bolton & Menk to...

Perry, 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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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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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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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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Department of Education gives $8.5 million to Iowa charter schools to expand programming

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Education is awarding $8.5 million in grant funds to eight Iowa charter schools to expand programming. Great Oaks Charter School in Des Moines is getting over $500,000 to expand its offerings. TJ Jumper, Great Oaks Director, said this will allow them to include a business program, career […]

Des Moines, IA · 14h

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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 · 3d

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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