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October 3, 2023
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council signed off on security funding for the Court Avenue Entertainment District at its Monday night meeting. The city, Polk County, and the group Operation Downtown will spend a combined $280,000 on security next year. The money will pay for additional patrols, off-duty police officers, and a […]
April 26, 2023
As a trial run, four doors in the skywalk will close after 10 p.m. to test whether that helps with sanitary and safety concerns.
May 19, 2022
An initial summary of recommendations for the Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan and Action Plan will be available for public review on Wednesda
April 16, 2022
Central Iowa has a new collection of public artwork scattered around the metro area. Find whirlpools, giant leaves, men and moons all over Des Moines.
April 9, 2022
Central Iowa has a new collection of public artwork scattered around the metro area. Find whirlpools, giant leaves, men and moons all over Des Moines.
April 1, 2022
A new temporary interactive art display has been installed in downtown Des Moines that will let residents take a trip through time. The display, “LAP
February 5, 2022
For at least the last month, the park has been rendered unusable due to a thick layer of ice and snow filling the bowls and covering the ramps.
February 4, 2022
For at least the last month, the park has been rendered unusable due to a thick layer of ice and snow filling the bowls and covering the ramps.
December 2, 2021
The next community input session for Downtown DSM: Future Forward is scheduled for 3-6 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Wellmark YMCA, 501 Grand Ave. Participa
December 2, 2021
The next community input session for Downtown DSM: Future Forward is scheduled for 3-6 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Wellmark YMCA, 501 Grand Ave. Participa