Des Moines Sun

Geopolitical tensions in eastern Europe have ratcheted up during the past few weeks, and a global oil standoff is in the crosshairs.

New DMACC Degree Set to Prepare the Next Generation of Firefighters

DMACC Emergency Response AAS degree combines certifications in firefighting and paramedic.

David J. Noble Foundation grants $1 million to Drake’s business school to enhance Noble Center learning space and create opportunities for more students

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University announced that it has been awarded a four-year $1 million grant from the David J. Noble Foundation to ensure that the Noble Center at the business school continues to be a state-of-the art learning space and to provide new resources that will open more doors to opportunity for deserving students.

Free Tiny Trees for Des Moines Residents: Orders Now Open

Des Moines residents, it's time to start thinking about spring.

2022 City-Wide Clean-Up Event

CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP EVENT

2022 DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts To Open With Authors Alix Ohlin & Steven Schwartz

DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts Will Be Held Virtually This Year

Faith Formation at St. Ambrose Cathedral

Sunday Family Faith Formation classes will meet on January 23, and February 6.

Imagination Playschool at Pioneer Columbus on Feb 2

Event Name: Imagination Playschool at Pioneer Columbus

Drake University’s online master’s programs recognized among best in nation

U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 Best Online Programs rankings today (Jan. 25), and three of Drake University’s online graduate degrees were recognized as one of the best in the nation: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Science in Education.

City of Polk City Council Meeting on February 14

City Council Meeting

Provide Lunch for the Homeless

Holy Trinity Parish has committed to help provide and serve lunch the last Thursday of each month at The Connection Cafe.

Employment Legislation Under Consideration at the Capital

Governor Reynolds’ Workforce Legislation

RFP for Mowing and Turf Care of City Property

2021 was the last year of the City's current mowing and turf care contract.

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Levy

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023 City of Des Moines property tax levy on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5 p.m. at City Hall (400 Robert D. Ray Drive).

Bill Knapp to be honored at All-Star Evening event

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will honor Bill Knapp, a distinguished Iowan with a deep commitment to improving our state, with the Robert D. and Billie Ray Pillar of Character Award.

New DMACC Degree Set to Prepare the Next Generation of Firefighters

DMACC Emergency Response AAS degree combines certifications in firefighting and paramedic.

YSS mentoring on January 27

YSS mentoring

Drake University adds online classes to lifelong learning program

New courses bring joy to older adults during pandemic

DMFD Firefighters Conduct Intense Hazmat Training

Roughly 80 times a year, the Des Moines Fire Department Hazmat team gets the call when a chemical or truck rollover has deadly potential.

Treasure Hunter Braces for $500K Windfall After Finding 1257 'Henry III Gold Penny'