Des Moines family forced to relocate before Thanksgiving after home is deemed unsafe

The notice of condemnation, issued by the City of Des Moines Code Enforcement Division, cites a “significant amount of ...
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Mike Simonson fends off challenger to retain at-large seat on Des Moines City Council

Mike Simonson has secured a full term serving as the at-large representative on the Des Moines City Council, fending off challenger Endi Montalvo-Martinez. Simonson won 52% of the votes, with all ...
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Kevin Trevillyan reelected to West Des Moines City Council representing First Ward

Incumbent Kevin Trevillyan has staved off a challenge from Jennie Doke-Kerns to win another term on the West Des Moines City Council in the Nov. 4 election. Trevillyan took 54% of the vote to continue ...

How OKC Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber became 'one of the guys' despite ACL injury

Despite being out for the entire season with a torn ACL, rookie center Thomas Sorber has meshed well with his OKC Thunder ...

Des Moines businessman, philanthropist Bill Knapp dies at age 99

Influential central Iowa developer, businessman and philanthropist William C. “Bill” Knapp died Saturday morning. He was 99.

America’s least popular city revealed in new report as residents flee in droves

Residents of the least popular cities were driven by affordability concerns and desire for newer housing stock, an analysis found ...
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Des Moines council candidates support DMPS bond, want tighter ties between city, schools

Des Moines City Council candidates are calling for stronger collaboration with the school district, which ultimately could prop up property values and encourage people to buy homes in the city. The ...