Des Moines IA

This "Hearts on Fire" story was told Feb. 10 as part of Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project, funded by the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation in partnership with the Des Moines Register. These stories can be republished by any Iowa newspaper. The next storytellers event is “Search and Rescue" on June 2 at Hoyt...

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved $9.5 million from the Iowa Reinvestment Act for the Market District, giving the planned mixed-use development a boost to help move it closer to the finish line. In approving the funds, the IEDA board today also expanded the city of Des Moines’ existing...

The Waukee City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Residents can attend in person at Waukee City Hall (230 W. Hickman Rd.) or join online through Zoom (Meeting ID: 352-651-371). You can also call in using +1 646-558-8656, +1 312-626-6799, or +1 301-715-8592. If the meeting...

Help finish a new trail at Easter Lake Park on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Volunteers will learn trail‑building techniques and help complete the final construction phase of this improved, more accessible route.

Polk County’s job market is buzzing with leadership roles across healthcare, construction, tech, and more. If you’re ready to take the next step in your management career, these openings are worth a look.

Polk County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on, detail-driven work. Whether you’re into precision wiring, lab testing, or CNC machining, there’s something here worth a look.

Need help finding a job or improving your computer skills? Goodwill staff are available at the Central Library to offer free, one-on-one support. They can help you create a résumé, fill out online job applications, pay bills online, or simply get more comfortable using technology.

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Learn about Iowa’s colorful Prohibition history at Prohibition & Iowa’s Bootlegging Legacy on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Author Ann Hanigan Kotz will share stories from the 20th century, from the murder of a Sioux City pastor to the rumrunning of Templeton rye and today’s underground whiskey trade.

DES MOINES, Iowa — One person is dead after an argument escalated into a shooting inside an apartment, according to a Des Moines Police Department news release. Officers said someone called 911 around 4 a.m. Sunday to report a shooting near where Douglas meets Hubbell Avenue. Responding police and...