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After renovation, a ‘park for all abilities’ opens

On May 5, Polk County Conservation opened the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park after two years and a $23.1 million renovation. County officials said the new park is the most universally…
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Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center considered for financial aid

A project to convert Two Ruan Center to market-rate apartments would receive up to $5.57 million in financial aid from the city of Des Moines, under preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement the …

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Home Rule: What bills from 2024 session will have direct effect on Iowa’s local governments

By Michael Crumb | Senior Staff Writer and Mike Mendenhall | Associate Editor

For Iowa cities, the 2024 legislative session was “pretty typical” when compared to the past few years, according to Alan Kemp, executive …

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Bill to promote stillbirth prevention, supported by Central Iowa group, passes U.S. House

The U.S. House approved a bill Wednesday that would make more funding available for stillbirth prevention throughout the country. The Central Iowa education and advocacy group Healthy Birth Day said in a news release that …

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State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council, Iowa Youth Congress accepting applications

Two youth advocacy groups from the Department of Health and Human Services, the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) and Iowa Youth Congress (IYC), are accepting applications for the 2024-25 term. As one of …

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Iowa congressional delegation is urging Tyson to quickly find plant buyer, Perry city administrator tells DMDC attendees

Members of Iowa’s U.S. congressional delegation are urging Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. to identify a buyer for its facility in Perry quickly, according to city administrator Sven Peterson, as the processor nears the expected June …

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Urbandale completes solar panel project

The city of Urbandale has completed a 450 solar panel array system on top of the city’s Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility, located at 9401 Hickman Road. The city intends for the 225-kilowatt system, …

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VIDEO: Hear from DMDC attendees about this year’s trip

The Greater Des Moines Partnership wrapped up its annual three-day advocacy trip, DMDC 2024, on Friday in Washington, D.C.

According to Partnership officials, the 200-plus member delegation saw movement on several key areas of the …

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California congressman tells DMDC attendees that AI integration could help revitalize manufacturing

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., gives a keynote address Thursday during the Congressional Leadership Luncheon on the second day of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual DMDC advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. Photo by Mike Mendenhall…
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Partnership delegation to target workforce, transportation during annual DMDC advocacy trip

Pictured above are the attendees of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2023 DMDC trip. The 2024 trip kicks off tomorrow as more than 200 people travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators. Photo…