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Des Moines city manager faces criticism after dismantling sustainability office

Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by 2050.

Des Moines Register on MSN · 6h

Community members decry Des Moines' decision to eliminate sustainability program

More than a dozen people took the podium, imploring the Des Moines City Council to restore the team that oversaw the city's climate action plan.

Yahoo · 22h

Des Moines residents express frustration over sustainability office cuts

Elon Musk is reportedly set to receive office space in the White House complex for his incoming work as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but he won’t be wall-to-wall with President-elect Donald Trump.

We Are Iowa · 1d

'It's mind boggling': Des Moines residents speak out after city cuts Office of Sustainability jobs

City Manager Scott Sanders said the layoffs were a result of a $17 million budget shortfall caused by increased costs and a drop in property tax revenue.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

City of Des Moines lays off Office of Sustainability staff

The move is due to a reported $17 million shortfall in the city's budget for the 2026 fiscal year, City Manager Scott Sanders said.

Yahoo · 1d

Des Moines city manager: Sustainability position cuts not the only cuts citywide

Sustainability position cuts not the only cuts citywide

Iowa Legislature convenes for its 2025 session

cbs2iowa.com · 17h

Lawmakers return to Des Moines for 2025 legislative session

Lawmakers have reconvened in Des Moines for the 2025 legislative session, with a focus on new laws and initiatives. The Iowa House of Represe

Des Moines Register · 1d

Live updates: Iowa Legislature convenes for its 2025 session

Lawmakers are gathering at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines to begin the Iowa Legislature's 2025 session. Follow along for updates.

Mankato KEYC-TV on MSN · 23h

2025 Iowa legislative session kicks off

If you think the cost of things are too high these days, you could soon get relief. Monday, the Iowa legislature gaveled in for the 2025 legislative session. Leaders in both parties say they plan to tackle the cost of living.

Iowa Public Radio26m

Des Moines Art Center to pay artist $900,000 and destroy commissioned land artwork

A nearly year-long legal battle between the Des Moines Art Center and New York-based artist Mary Miss has ended in a $900,000 ...

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Three years after Des Moines shooting death, man acquitted of murder gets long prison term

Sam Sando was acquitted of murdering Trishay Thompson. But convicted in federal court of related robbery charges, he's going ...

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Celebrated artwork will be removed from an Iowa park as its creator ends fight to preserve the work

A nationally known outdoor artwork will be removed from a Des Moines park pond under a settlement. The deal announced Tuesday ...

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Des Moines Fire Department responds to early morning fire Tuesday, house deemed 'total loss'

The lone occupant and their pet were not home at the time of the fire and are uninjured, the Des Moines Fire Department said.

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Des Moines City Council approves application to seek federal funding for homeless village

City officials voted unanimously to approve an application seeking federal funding for the project entailing 43 shelters ...

Courthouse News Service3h

Settlement clears way for demolition of Mary Miss Des Moines art installation

DES MOINES, Iowa (CN) --- New York City artist Mary Miss and the Des Moines Art Center announced a settlement of Miss’ ...

Quad-City Times1h

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' $9.4 billion proposed budget would tap reserves

Iowa would use some of its cash reserve accounts to help fund a $9.4 billion state budget proposed Tuesday by Gov. Kim ...

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Iowa lawmaker announces he will introduce bill to purchase bottom nine Minnesota counties

An Iowa State Senator has announced he will introduce a bill to purchase nine Minnesota counties to bring them into Iowa.

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Smoke alarms save family as West Des Moines fire causes $150K damage

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A West Des Moines home sustained approximately $150,000 in damages due to a fire early Tuesday morning, according to the West Des Moines Fire Department. Authorities say two ...

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