Community members decry Des Moines' decision to eliminate sustainability program
"We cannot afford to abandon sustainability efforts here in Des Moines," said Jamie Nicolino, community member and owner of zero-waste shop, THE COLLECTIVE. "Climate change is real and it's wreaking havoc on our planet.
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 2050.
Des Moines residents express frustration over sustainability office cuts
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'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 drop in property tax revenue.
City of Des Moines lays off Office of Sustainability staff
The move is due to a reported $17 million shortfall in the city's budget for the 2026 fiscal year, City Manager Scott Sanders said.
Des Moines city manager: Sustainability position cuts not the only cuts citywide
Sustainability position cuts not the only cuts citywide
Celebrated artwork will be removed from an Iowa park as its creator ends fight to preserve the work
A nationally known outdoor artwork will be removed from a Des Moines park pond under a settlement. The deal announced Tuesday ...
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Des Moines Art Center to pay artist $900,000 and destroy commissioned land artwork
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 ...
Des Moines City Council approves application to seek federal funding for homeless village
City officials voted unanimously to approve an application seeking federal funding for the project entailing 43 shelters ...
Des Moines Fire Department: House a 'total loss' in early Tuesday morning fire
The lone occupant and their pet were not home at the time of the fire and are uninjured, the Des Moines Fire Department said.
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Iowa lawmaker announces he will introduce bill to purchase bottom nine Minnesota counties
An Iowa State Senator has announced he will introduce a bill to purchase nine Minnesota counties to bring them into Iowa.
Read Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' complete 2025 Condition of the State address
Gov. Kim Reynolds gave her 2025 Condition of the State address in the House chamber at the state Capitol Tuesday.
Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of ...
Des Moines city leaders move forward with plans to build homeless village
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines city leaders are moving forward with plans to build a "pallet shelter village" for homeless ...
Lawmakers return to Des Moines for 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers have reconvened in Des Moines for the 2025 legislative session, with a focus on new laws and initiatives. The Iowa ...
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Settlement clears way for demolition of Mary Miss Des Moines art installation
DES MOINES, Iowa (CN) --- New York City artist Mary Miss and the Des Moines Art Center announced a settlement of Miss’ ...
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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Reynolds orders flags full staff for Trump’s inauguration
DES MOINES — Flags at the Iowa Capitol will fly full-staff Jan. 20 for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, then ...