Developer sues Bondurant, claiming city’s actions will cost the company millions
A real estate developer is suing the City of Bondurant, alleging changes in plans for streets could cost the company millions of dollars. Hubbell Realty Company Bondurant, also known as HRC, is suing the city in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. HRC claims that in 2021, it purchased land in the […]
Iowa State Fair getting $20 million upgrades over next 2 years
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is getting over $20 million worth of upgrades to the fairgrounds over the next two years. Many of the projects will be finished before the 2025 Iowa State Fair begins next week. The fair is the largest event in the Hawkeye...
Regent questions process used to set budgets for Iowa’s state universities
The Board of Regents approved the budgets for the three state universities at its meeting Wednesday after a lengthy discussion on the budget process. Regent Christine Hensley says she was really disappointed in how the process worked compared to the 24 years she spent on the Des Moines City Council where they had...
Teen struck by vehicle in Pleasant Hill is in critical condition, officials say
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — A teenager who was injured Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in Pleasant Hill is in critical condition, according to officials. The City of Pleasant Hill said that the 16-year-old was struck by a vehicle around noon at University Avenue and NE 56th Street. They were trapped underneath the...
New group formed to tackle homelessness in Polk County
The first steps in a five-year strategic plan to address homelessness in Polk County have been taken by a group committed to ensuring that everyone in the county has a safe place to call home. Among the strategies suggested in Blueprint to Address Homelessness, unveiled in May, was the reorganization...
DMACC director, fired after remark about pulling a knife, sues school
A former Des Moines Area Community College administrator, fired after making a comment about having “pulled a knife” on someone, is now suing the school, alleging age and racial discrimination. Kim Jackson of Des Moines, who ran DMACC’s Upward Bound program for 20 years, is suing the school in U.S. District Court for...
These 11 new Des Moines restaurants are blowing up. Have you tried them yet?
Des Moines area restaurant fans love to know what's new, what's hot and what favorite chef just launched a second effort that should be tried. With that, the Des Moines Register updates its hot list , a look at some of the newest restaurants that diners can't get enough of. Readers can also check out our 2025...
Iowa Bar Named One of the Best in the Nation
When you go for a drink at this Iowa bar, it's like stepping back in time. No TVs. No distractions. Just some conversation over drinks. Welcome to The Bartender's Handshake. This unique drinking establishment opened in 2019 in a former stained-glass store, according to the Des Moines Register. The interior features...
Another Arrest Made In Des Moines Crime Spree
(Des Moines, IA) -- A second man has been arrested for multiple crimes last weekend in Des Moines. City police say 18-year old Elijah Gates has been charged in connection with attempted vehicle thefts and a shooting that riddled a family's home and car on Saylor Road with a dozens of bullets.
Axios readers give ideas for Armory and City Hall buildings
Last week we wrote about Des Moines' historic Argonne Armory and City Hall buildings soon becoming vacant and asked for your ideas for their reuse. "My idea for the development and use of the building: McMenamins Hotel. Hotel: check!. Brewery on site: check!. Live music: yes!. Soaking tub: usually. Movie...
