The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.
This collaboration is critical to effectively deal with problems related to drugs, gangs, and other quality of issues for neighborhoods.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Des Moines area.
'Beane estimates that roughly 10% or around 100 miles of the sanitary sewer system will be inspected and have video taken this year.'
The cause of the accident — the second deadly incident on the Iowa amusement park ride in five years — is under investigation.
The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives in the Des Moines area soon.
The summer edition of City Source also includes stories highlighting an ambitious endeavor for Birdland Park and Marina.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.
The City closed its buildings to the public in March of 2020 because of the community spread of the coronavirus.
Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.
A team of city staff representing several departments determines the timeline for flashboard installation or removal.
“We get a lot of benefits from our trees in Des Moines,” Public Works Director Jonathan Gano said.
The #LadderUp Grant program seeks to support organizations and programs that are working to address disparities.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.
The MEGA SCRUB event will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hoover High School (4800 Aurora Ave.) and is open to Des Moines residents only.
The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Des Moines area. The pandemic continues to impact the U.S. blood supply.
The City of Des Moines will be removing flashboards from the Center Street Dam Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 a.m.
The spring issue of City Source, a printed publication produced quarterly by Des Moines, has been mailed to more than 90,000 households.
The City of Des Moines Public Works Department wants to hear from the community to help identify and better respond to stormwater problems.
Gano said that crews can usually respond to reports within 24 to 48 hours.
Des Moines Public Works has been recognized as the winner of a 2021 National Environmental Achievement Award.
The City of Des Moines is offering FREE trees to all Des Moines residents again this year through the Tiny Trees program.
One of the most painful repercussions of fires for residents and first responders alike is the toll taken on family pets.
The governor’s order to remove the limited face covering and social distancing requirements takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
The City of Des Moines Public Works Department is working on clearing the 750+ miles of City Snow Routes as a blizzard hits Des Moines.
As of this morning, Iowa reported 321,740 positive cases statewide with 4,975 deaths. Polk County recorded the most cases in the state.
City of Des Moines Deputy Public Works crews are keeping a close eye on this weekend's weather as the sequence of rain.
“Our crews were out plowing from midday Monday for over 48 hours to keep Des Moines streets moving”.
Wingert credited his department’s relationships with residents in keeping Des Moines neighborhoods safe.
Des Moines residents can follow updates and stay prepared for winter weather all season long at DMSnow.org.
Des Moines residents can track plowing progress and stay prepared for winter weather all season long at DMSnow.org.
A children's book titled "Sweet Corn and Sushi" by Iowa author Lori Erickson was written to commemorate the event.
The distinctive smelling, orange-ish colored liquid was a mixture of saltwater and beet juice that Public Works crews sprayed on Des Moines.
The proposal reviewed by the UDRB is for a 10 block, 39-acre industrial area located around East 4 and East Market Streets.
Des Moines has seen an increase in major disaster events including the derecho of 2020, and the flooding of 2018.
Des Moines City Administration Buildings are currently closed to the public through at least March 1, 2021.
The Iowa Restaurant Association estimates that due to the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa could lose up to 60% of restaurants statewide.
The City of Des Moines this month is implementing a new initiative to strengthen communications efforts with dozens of neighborhood.
Receiving the vaccine was an important moment for Des Moines EMS providers who have worked on the front lines.