Community members decry Des Moines' decision to eliminate sustainability program
More than a dozen people took the podium, imploring the Des Moines City Council to restore the team that oversaw the city's climate action plan.
Des Moines city manager: Sustainability position cuts not the only cuts citywide
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City of Des Moines lays off Office of Sustainability staff
The move is due to a reported $17 million shortfall in the city's budget for the 2026 fiscal year, City Manager Scott Sanders said.
Des Moines lays off employees, ends sustainability program overseeing climate action plan
Citing state property tax cuts, Des Moines shut down the department that oversees its ambitious climate action plan and terminated two employees.
Des Moines residents express frustration over sustainability office cuts
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Some Des Moines programs in limbo after city cuts its sustainability office amid budget shortfall
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Des Moines city leaders take next step towards building a homeless village
Late in 2024 the City of Des Moines ordered all homeless camps to be removed. Now the City Council is weighing an option for ...
Des Moines isn't going to fix your car if you hit a pothole. But, you should report them.
Potholes are typically more problematic in the spring, but they are appearing on roads. Here's how to report a pothole in Des ...
Des Moines man sentenced for gang-related violence
The last of seven people indicted in a gang-related firearm and drug investigation in Des Moines is now facing 16 years in ...
How many passengers traveled through the Des Moines International Airport in 2024?
A record number of passengers traveled through the Des Moines International Airport in 2024. The airport welcomed a grand ...
Two in custody after overnight downtown Des Moines pursuit
Two people are in custody after an overnight police pursuit downtown, according to Des Moines Police. The incident occurred ...
Des Moines Airport sees nearly 3% increase in passengers in 2024
The Des Moines International Airport is seeing more travelers than ever before. It just announced a record 3.17 million ...
City of Des Moines to host third annual ‘Treesure’ Hunt
Mural by Des Moines Forestry Division inside Skywalk bridge over 8th Street between Walnut Street and Mulberry Street; ...
Des Moines City Council considers building village for homeless residents
The Des Moines City Council is taking a plan under consideration that could result in the city building a village of ...
Lawmakers return to Des Moines for 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers have reconvened in Des Moines for the 2025 legislative session, with a focus on new laws and initiatives. The Iowa ...
The Rook Room brings 700 games to its Des Moines location, opening in March
The Rook Room also plans to have food from Cory Wendel of Lachele's fame, cocktails, tournaments and more when it opens.