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The updated abatement terms will apply to new commercial builds in Des Moines starting August 2026 and will alter how local property tax collections support city services.
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A close look at the city's fiscal choices reveals concrete winners and losers among Des Moines residents, from property owners in the East Village to households depending on bus routes and public health clinics.
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Breweries, cafes, trails and weekly programs form the core infrastructure for local running and fitness activities.
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Local programs have built steady participation in youth athletics through consistent offerings across multiple sports.
Technology
Nitrate Watch and city-backed efforts highlight ongoing work in water monitoring and energy upgrades.
Politics
A statewide property tax cap means Des Moines must cut services or find new revenue within two years, forcing hard choices on police staffing, street repairs and library hours.
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A closer look at the statistics shaping Des Moines’ evolving residential areas amid ongoing urban growth challenges.
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Local teams and community leagues set the stage for weekend action at Valley Stadium and Wells Fargo Arena.
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Adult and youth programs keep regular schedules going with games in softball, soccer, volleyball and other activities at city fields.
wellness
From a new East Side wellness center to YMCA fitness and UnityPoint health services, here's how residents are finding support through community-driven health initiatives.
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Residents describe daily experiences and concerns about safety across the city.
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Residents can use local clinics and insurance coverage for preventive exams, screenings and vaccines.
finance
Des Moines businesses and workers navigate uncertainty amid international conflicts and weather disruptions, influencing local hiring and talent retention.
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Greater Des Moines draws diners to more than 200 spots offering 30-plus cuisine types along with neighborhood favorites and a weekly market.
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Local offices run by Iowa Workforce Development offer career help and job programs that residents can use directly.
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Local businesses tap the metro area's 41 percent bachelor's degree attainment rate as payrolls contract in manufacturing and finance.
Technology
Providers have poured resources into fiber and cable networks that now reach most households with a range of speeds and prices.
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Understanding the historical and economic contexts that shaped the city’s evolving neighborhoods.
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With limited weekend game scores reported, Des Moines organizations continue to expand recreational play and facility upgrades that connect residents.
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Programs across the city emphasize participation and shared activities that connect residents year after year.
Politics
New state laws passed this session will affect housing affordability, public safety, and education funding in Des Moines starting this fall.
wellness
From sauna-based training at HotWorx to grocery-store fitness at Hy-Vee's new HealthMarket, locals find community in a rapidly diversifying wellness landscape.
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Gas prices fall 12 cents in Des Moines while housing projects raise property taxes. See how fuel savings and new assessments impact local household budgets.
sport
From adult softball and LGBTQ dodgeball to youth baseball championships and high school golf, Des Moines’ local sports scene is thriving this July.
property
As active listings rise across the metro, buyers gain more choice in an evolving market environment.
Technology
Google's $7 billion expansion and Microsoft's $6 billion data center buildout in West Des Moines join rising local startup capital to accelerate the sector.
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Council members will weigh options on several fronts in upcoming meetings that affect daily operations and planning.
Politics
Des Moines residents can submit input through multiple open surveys on recreation programs, traffic safety projects and the city's $12 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2028.
finance
Employers and workers in Des Moines are beginning to tap into new workforce training programs, signaling a shift in local economic prospects and career pathways.
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