Des Moines Community Pulse

Partisan split stalls action on ethics complaint against Sen. Scott Webster (R-Bettendorf) for sharing a Davenport attorney's email...

Iowa House advances bill to raise speed limit from 55 to 60 mph on two-lane state highways—now moving forward at the statehouse. Des Moines drivers, stay tuned for travel changes.

Key highlights from the 1,000+ attendee demonstration:

• Protesters marched from Pappajohn Sculpture Park to Iowa State Capitol, chanting against war...

Key local political event ahead of midterms: National Dem Sen. Elissa Slotkin teams with IA-3 candidate Sarah Trone Garriott to engage swing voters on...

Positive trend building in Des Moines education infrastructure—from preschool funding to high school growth:

• Preschool boost: $687,258 state grant...

Easter weekend blends spiritual renewal and family fun:

• Diocese surge: 51% more new Catholics (400 vs. 265), 85 welcomed at parishes like St....

Key developments in the Feb. 19 Crisis Observation Center tragedy:

• Stabbing: Hunter Munoz, there for mental health eval after stopping meds,...

Downtown Des Moines is buzzing with career opportunities, urban lifestyle, festivals, arts, culture, and sports.

• Forge careers: Work for...

GOP gubernatorial race heats up as Adam Steen overhauls team post-ballot challenge blowback:

• Key exits: Campaign manager Rob Peters and comms...

Greater Des Moines Partnership's 2026 priorities boost local growth:

• Transportation wins: Des Moines Airport terminal, Highway 5/65 interstate...

Farmers vs. manufacturers clash over HF 2709, advancing in Iowa House:

• Farmers win round: Bill mandates manufacturers provide parts, tools, software...

Polk County buzzing with safety roles—from pools to fires, perfect for locals serving community.

• Head Lifeguard (PT, 20-29 hrs/wk): Lead teams...

Des Moines' Tiny Trees Giveaway Program deadline approaches – a chance for free tiny trees to boost urban greening participation. KCCI video alert (0:29).

High-end market stabilizing for buyers after prior booms:

• Nearly flat sales: 132 homes over $1M across Polk/Dallas/Warren counties, just +1 from...

Local pride alert: Des Moines' Lola’s Fine Foods produces millions of bottles of sauces and salsas for Walmart, Costco, Hy-Vee and 14,000+ outlets...

Recent cases signal escalating child threats in our community—stay vigilant:

• Trafficking & endangerment: Kaylee Smith charged after drugs, gun near...

Double tragedy at Flats on 5th apartments (7100 blk SE 5th St):

• Senior Officer Noah DeVenney (joined 2024) shot/killed 33yo Zakar Jeffrey after...

Critical community alert – Des Moines Police need help locating 11-year-old Ayreauanna, reported missing before 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, near S.E....

• Record-breaking March heat in Des Moines, as discussed by Local 5 meteorologists Joe Farrell and Logan Schlautman.
• Rainy April outlook ahead for...

Des Moines city leaders' code of silence makes it tough to grasp why they picked the new police chief. Evans dubs this costly badge of secrecy a blow to transparency in public safety leadership.