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 ...
'It's mind boggling': Des Moines residents speak out after city cuts Office of Sustainability jobs
City Manager Scott Sanders said the layoffs were a result of a $17 million budget shortfall caused by increased costs and a ...
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Des Moines city manager faces criticism after dismantling sustainability office
Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by ...
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 ...
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Meet the candidates in Iowa City Council’s special election
The Iowa City Council’s District C seat is vacant after Andrew Dunn’s resignation took effect Jan. 1. Three people have filed ...
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Des Moines City Council to consider seeking funds to build homeless village
Four months after approving a controversial camping ban affecting homeless people, Des Moines City Council will consider building a designated village for them on the city's east side. The ...
Citing state property tax cuts, Des Moines area cities leave arts, tourism organizations
Some cities are leaving regional partnerships as they tighten their budgets while losing property tax revenue to a state law.
Des Moines residents express frustration over sustainability office cuts
Des Moines residents express outrage after the city lays off two climate change mitigation workers due to budget shortfalls.
What changes could be coming to the Des Moines skyline in 2025?
A new downtown skyscraper, a plan to fill a big vacancy in the East Village and more. Here are Des Moines developments to ...