In observation of the Memorial Day holiday, Des Moines City Administration Buildings will be closed on Monday, May 29 and reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 30.
Department of Public Works Director Jonathan Gano has been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) as a 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader.
Hundreds of Des Moines residents cycled through Polk County River Place last Saturday as the City of Des Moines Public Works Department gave away thousands of free Tiny Trees.
Des Moines residents can take part in growing the City's urban tree canopy by picking up five free Tiny Trees this Saturday, May 13, at Polk County River Place.
The Des Moines City Council on Monday will review a new, extensive assessment of the social economy and growth opportunities for the downtown Historic Court District. The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) prepared the report on behalf of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, Operation Downtown and the City of Des Moines and will present it during a Council work session at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 8 in City Hall.