The city of Des Moines is facing $17 million in cuts, but is proposing $3 million more for police. Activists ask: why?

Only a few metro cities contribute to the budget of the region's largest homeless shelter, yet dozens of local governments ...

Expect to pay more if you overstay your meter or park on the wrong side of the street in Des Moines. Here's how much parking tickets could go up.

Dozens of Democrats gathered outside of U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn's office in downtown Des Moines Tuesday, holding signs and urging him to vote against a proposed budget framework that is expected to ...

Iowa lawmakers will need to use some of the state’s savings to cover part of the state budget next fiscal year, after revenue ...

Des Moines Parks and rec director Ben Page says birdland pool is Closing it after the 2025 swimming season would save 200 thousand dollars in the operating budget and 2 to 3 million dollars in ...

Majority Republicans said the revenue picture looks exactly like they expected with the enactment of recent state income tax ...

Previously on the chopping block due to Des Moines' looming budget deficit, the city's Birdland Pool, a beloved northside fixture, could stay open for another year. Des Moines City Manager Scott ...

Iowa school districts must submit their proposed 2026 budgets by Saturday for public input. But many don't know how much they ...

The Iowa Economic Development Authority says the event by UFC, a Trump favorite, could generate more than $1 million in hotel stays ...

Big changes are coming to the city of Des Moines' mosquito control program to help address a $17 million deficit in the ...

The proposal is among the recommendations Des Moines has made to help address a $17 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget, which starts July 1. City Manager Scott Sanders ...