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Des Moines Neighborhoods Transform: History Shapes Modern Urban Development Today
A look into the historical and economic factors shaping Des Moines’ residential growth and urban renewal efforts.
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Des Moines Residents Speak Out on Neighborhood Development Challenges
Community members share their experiences and concerns as new construction projects reshape parts of Des Moines.
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Des Moines Multifamily Sales Reveal Shifting Returns for CRE Investors
Recent multifamily sales and market data highlight shifting dynamics for commercial property investors in the capital city.
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New Business Openings in Greater Des Moines Face Rising Challenges in 2026
Despite a wave of highly anticipated food and beverage launches, local entrepreneurs confront growing headwinds this year.
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IowaWORKS Opens Retraining Programs as Des Moines Job Market Shifts
IowaWORKS and partners offer targeted training and re-employment support to overcome local employment barriers.
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Des Moines Reveals 2026 Seasonal Events: State Fair, Tulip Time, More
From Hinterland to the Iowa State Fair, Brenton Skating Plaza to Tulip Time, here’s your cheat sheet for fun in every season.
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Des Moines Builds New Stadium, Upgrades High School Fields
New stadium plans, high school field upgrades, and facility expansions are reshaping the way local clubs and athletes connect across the metro area.
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Des Moines Business Events: What Consumers and Everyday Residents Need to Understand
Local networking gatherings and ribbon cuttings scheduled through August signal shifts in services and economic activity that touch daily life in the metro area.
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Des Moines Nightlife Boom: 50+ Downtown Bars, 130-Tap Beer Halls Thrive
With more than 50 bars packed into downtown and award-winning breweries, the city’s after-dark options are drawing crowds from the East Village to Historic Valley Junction.
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Des Moines Business Events Drive Recruitment and Workforce Development Growth
Local employer-led gatherings are influencing recruitment patterns and workforce development in Des Moines.
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Des Moines Startups Transform Local Business and Daily Life in 2026
Residents and consumers in Des Moines are seeing a city increasingly defined by innovation, with new startups shaping local business and daily life.
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Des Moines AI Group Launches Monthly Innovation Meetups Downtown
Ongoing AI-focused gatherings anchor the local tech calendar between major conferences at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
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Iowa Barnstormers Season Preview: Emphasis on July Stretch
The Indoor Football League team runs its schedule from March through July after opening the 2024 campaign with two losses.
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Des Moines Leaders Make Critical Zoning Decisions for Neighborhood Growth
City leaders and residents face critical choices on zoning, infrastructure, and housing as neighborhood projects gain momentum.
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Des Moines Commercial Real Estate Shows Signs of Recovery Driven by Strong Industrial Growth
Investment flows and permits signal steady rebound focused on industrial developments and mixed-use projects downtown.
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Iowa Medicaid Eligibility Changes and Prior Authorization Reforms Set for 2026, Impacting Des Moines Residents' Healthcare Costs
New work requirements and income limits for Medicaid, along with prior authorization updates, are projected to affect medical expenses for Des Moines households beginning January 1.
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Des Moines Emergency Services Releases New Response Data and Statistics
An analysis of recent activity and challenges faced by Des Moines emergency responders through available data and qualitative insights.
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Urbandale home values jump 14% while neighbors stall at single digits
Median home values in Urbandale climbed 14 percent over the past 12 months while nearby suburbs posted single-digit gains.
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Des Moines Small Businesses Face Funding and Visibility Shifts Amid Loan and Revitalization Programs
Local owners should monitor the Small Business Impact Loan program and Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization efforts for tenant improvements and space access.
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Des Moines Public Schools Reimagining Education Plan Advances After 2025 Bond Approval
The $265 million bond funds grade-level shifts, fewer middle schools and new signature programs that will affect where Des Moines students attend classes and what they study.
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Des Moines County Farmland Auction Drives Cash Rent Changes for Farmers
Recent sales and average rental figures illustrate the balance between land values and cash rent levels affecting both sides of farmland leases.
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First-Time Buyers Drive 18% More Des Moines Sales This Quarter
Local first-time purchasers drove 18 percent more sales in the second quarter than a year earlier, with entry-level homes averaging $224,000.
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Tracing the Roots of Des Moines’ Changing Neighborhood Landscape
Understanding the gradual developments and decisions shaping the city’s residential and commercial districts today.
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Key Decisions Loom for Des Moines Neighborhood Developments Amid Multiple Projects
Several major residential and mixed-use projects in Des Moines are advancing, with next steps focusing on approvals, construction, and community integration.
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Des Moines High Schools Spend $15 Million to Modernize Athletic Facilities
A $15 million infrastructure push is reshaping the landscape for student-athletes at East, Hoover, Lincoln, and North high schools.
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Des Moines Runners Find Two Free Parkrun 5K Options Saturdays
Des Moines runners have two primary Saturday morning options for the free timed 5K events that draw steady crowds year-round.
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Des Moines Home Sells for $1.25M, Setting New Neighborhood Record
A four-bedroom home near the Iowa State Capitol closed at auction last week, lifting values for similar properties in adjacent blocks.