This story was updated to correct funding changes and staff cuts in the new budget. Des Moines has released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year, outlining what cuts are being made to ...

As part of the city of Des Moines' cuts, the Des Moines library is down two librarians and a social worker. What those ...

A state panel said it expects Iowa to take in $8.51 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. That's $400 million less than Iowa is spending this year.

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 ...

The changes have altered the city's approach to the budget, and requires it to look further into operating levies. The current property tax levy set at $16.61 per $1,000 in valuation, will remain ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...