Kenneth Quinn, 23, of Des Moines was sentenced to 17 years in prison after selling fentanyl pills that led to the death of a 1-year-old child in 2023.

Des Moines has yet to receive a proposal for reuse of its 113-year-old City Hall. The reason, a developer says: It will be a complex project

The Cultivating Success: A Strategic Plan for Des Moines Public Schools — unveiled Tuesday during a board work session — focuses on district goals for student educational outcomes; the well-being of students and staff, staff retention and recruitment; and building partnerships with the businesses and the school community.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the death of a 1-year-old child, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Iowa.

Des Moines police say to expect temporary traffic delays at E. 14th Street and E. Grand Avenue after a crash reportedly involving a pedestrian.

Already facing a $17 million shortfall, Des Moines worries tax abatements for revitalization, growth may have to be cut or eliminated

There are over two dozen goals the district hopes to achieve by the year 2030, and one of its notable objectives is decreasing chronic absenteeism by more than 20%.

West Des Moines has a plan to deal with a busy, controversial piece of Ashworth Road when it begins a complete renovation of the busy east-west corridor next year.

A nearly year-long legal battle between the Des Moines Art Center and New York-based artist Mary Miss has ended in a $900,000 settlement and sparked a public art advocacy fund.

Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by 2050.

DES MOINES, Iowa (CN) --- New York City artist Mary Miss and the Des Moines Art Center announced a settlement of Miss’ lawsuit Tuesday that will result in demolition of the outdoor art installation created on the edge of a lagoon nearly 30 years ago. Miss will be paid $900,000 in exchange for dropping her claims against the art center.

Lawmakers have reconvened in Des Moines for the 2025 legislative session, with a focus on new laws and initiatives. The Iowa House of Represe