Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

2021 National Night Out Events In City Of Des Moines

This collaboration is critical to effectively deal with problems related to drugs, gangs, and other quality of issues for neighborhoods.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Des Moines Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Des Moines area.

Sewer TV - Remote Cameras Used To Prevent Major Backups In Des Moines Sanitary Sewer System

'Beane estimates that roughly 10% or around 100 miles of the sanitary sewer system will be inspected and have video taken this year.'

Amusement Park 'Robbed Me Of My Baby': Parents Recount Fatal Ride

The cause of the accident — the second deadly incident on the Iowa amusement park ride in five years — is under investigation.

Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives in the Des Moines area soon.

Summer Issue Of Des Moines Source To Hit Mailboxes This Week

The summer edition of City Source also includes stories highlighting an ambitious endeavor for Birdland Park and Marina.

Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

Des Moines Buildings Reopen On June 1

The City closed its buildings to the public in March of 2020 because of the community spread of the coronavirus.

Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

Flashboard Installation Scheduled For Wednesday Morning In City Of Des Moines

A team of city staff representing several departments determines the timeline for flashboard installation or removal.

Tiny Trees Orders Take Off After Derecho In Des Moines

“We get a lot of benefits from our trees in Des Moines,” Public Works Director Jonathan Gano said.

Ladder Up Social Equity Grant Program Now Open In Des Moines

The #LadderUp Grant program seeks to support organizations and programs that are working to address disparities.

Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

First MEGA SCRUB Of 2021 Provides Big Opportunity For Des Moines Residents

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.

Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

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.

Flashboards To Be Removed From Des Moines River On March 24

The City of Des Moines will be removing flashboards from the Center Street Dam Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 a.m.

Spring Issue Of City Source To Hit Mailboxes Next Week In Des Moines

The spring issue of City Source, a printed publication produced quarterly by Des Moines, has been mailed to more than 90,000 households.

Des Moines Seeks Community Input For New Stormwater Master Plan

The City of Des Moines Public Works Department wants to hear from the community to help identify and better respond to stormwater problems.

Des Moines Share 'Another Sign Of Spring - Pothole Reports Surging'

Gano said that crews can usually respond to reports within 24 to 48 hours.

Public Works Watershed Project Shines In National Spotlight In Des Moines

Des Moines Public Works has been recognized as the winner of a 2021 National Environmental Achievement Award.

Tiny Trees Is Back, Des Moines City Offers Free Trees To Residents

The City of Des Moines is offering FREE trees to all Des Moines residents again this year through the Tiny Trees program.

Student Donates Lifesaving Masks For Pets To Des Moines Fire Department

One of the most painful repercussions of fires for residents and first responders alike is the toll taken on family pets. 

High School Student Donates Lifesaving Masks For Pets To Fire Department In Des Moines

One of the most painful repercussions of fires for residents and first responders alike is the toll taken on family pets.

Des Moines Mask Mandate Remains In Place

The governor’s order to remove the limited face covering and social distancing requirements takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.

More Snow, Different Strategy For City Crews In Des Moines

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.

Des Moines City Extends Building Closures To April 1, 2021

As of this morning, Iowa reported 321,740 positive cases statewide with 4,975 deaths. Polk County recorded the most cases in the state.

Public Works Prepares For Slick Saturday Snow Storm In Des Moines

City of Des Moines Deputy Public Works crews are keeping a close eye on this weekend's weather as the sequence of rain.

Despite Large Snowfall Totals, Des Moines Public Works Snow Removal Budget Has Not Melted Away

“Our crews were out plowing from midday Monday for over 48 hours to keep Des Moines streets moving”.

Des Moines Ranked 2nd Safest City In U.S.

Wingert credited his department’s relationships with residents in keeping Des Moines neighborhoods safe.

Des Moines Shared Incoming Blizzard 'Double What Is Normally Expected For Big Storm'

Des Moines residents can follow updates and stay prepared for winter weather all season long at DMSnow.org.

Des Moines Shares Public Works Director: Incoming Blizzard 'Double What Normally Expect'

Des Moines residents can track plowing progress and stay prepared for winter weather all season long at DMSnow.org.

Celebrating An International Bond Between 2 Cities In Des Moines

A children's book titled "Sweet Corn and Sushi" by Iowa author Lori Erickson was written to commemorate the event.

City Crews Preparing Des Moines Roads For Snow Storms

The distinctive smelling, orange-ish colored liquid was a mixture of saltwater and beet juice that Public Works crews sprayed on Des Moines.

Market District Development Moves Forward In Des Moines City

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 Passes Historic Sustainability Goals

Des Moines has seen an increase in major disaster events including the derecho of 2020, and the flooding of 2018.

Des Moines City Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Des Moines City Administration Buildings are currently closed to the public through at least March 1, 2021.

City Delivers Coronavirus Relief To Restaurants In Des Moines

The Iowa Restaurant Association estimates that due to the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa could lose up to 60% of restaurants statewide.

Des Moines City Unveils Neighborhood Communications Initiative

The City of Des Moines this month is implementing a new initiative to strengthen communications efforts with dozens of neighborhood.

Coronvirus Vaccine Brings Relief To Des Moines Fire Department's EMS Providers

Receiving the vaccine was an important moment for Des Moines EMS providers who have worked on the front lines.