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Riverfront Y debate leads to proposed changes to Des Moines landmark sites process

In the wake of a debate that seemed to pit developers against preservationists, the city of Des Moines is preparing amendments to an ordinance that governs the designation of historic landmarks.

 

If approved by …

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Branstad signs broadband bill

Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday signed the Connect Every Acre high-speed broadband bill into law. The bill, House File 655, encourages the expansion of high-speed broadband Internet to all corners of the state, which will foster growth …

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More downtown apartment projects planned

The Des Moines City Council will be asked Monday to support state tax credit incentives for six projects that would add 520 apartment units to the city.

 

Though the vote is more of a …

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An East Village sign of the times is at odds with moldy city ordinance

A city sign ordinance that dates to the 1960s is blocking installation of an East Village sign that supporters and city of Des Moines officials agree is much needed.

 

The sign, a roughly 6-foot-wide …

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W.D.M. hires new fire chief

Craig Leu has been named fire chief in West Des Moines, replacing Donald Cox, who retired in January. Leu, who has 24 years of experience in fire service, is currently deputy fire marshal at  Sedgwick …

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ISU: Des Moines metro population grows; state short of national average

A new Iowa State University report on Iowa’s population growth over the past four years makes several things very clear:

Des Moines’ suburbs are among the fastest growing cities in the state.

Iowa is growing …

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Iowa Business Council joins national lobby for trade legislation

The Iowa Business Council has joined organizations from eight other states in a campaign to persuade the U.S. House of Representatives to pass Trade Promotion Authority legislation that was passed last month by the U.S. …

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Plan proposed to test D.M. walkability theory downtown

Plan proposed to test D.M. walkability theory BY KENT DARR | Senior Staff Writer | @KentDarr With urban planners telling us that we need a walkable city, Des Moines traffic engineers have a project in mind…
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Indy developer to start on former Register and Tribune building

The resolution of a financing hiccup should allow a July 1 kickoff of the redevelopment of the former Register and Tribune building in downtown Des Moines, according to a report to the Des Moines City …

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Kasich to speak at Caucus Candidate Forum on June 24

The 2016 Iowa Caucus Consortium will host the first event in the Caucus Candidate Forum Series on June 24, featuring potential presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. The forum, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the …

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