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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Polk County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Polk County received $9.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 27, 2024

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Polk County farmers in 2021 reached $24,461,822

Farms in Polk County received $24,461,822 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 23, 2024

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How much did farmers in Warren County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Warren County received $16,278,691 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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New Birdland Pump Station Will Improve Wastewater Capacity, Eliminate Combined Sewer Overflow

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jul 13, 2023

A brand-new Birdland Pump Station is being constructed in the 1800 Block of Saylor Road to meet growing capacity needs in the area.

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City of Des Moines Mosquito Spray Due to Continued West Nile Detection

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jul 11, 2023

Another community-wide adult mosquito control treatment has been scheduled beginning after dusk on the evening of Monday, July 10, 023.

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Fun Continues After the Holiday: Des Moines Parks Launch Summer Bucket List Challenge

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jul 10, 2023

Des Moines Parks and Recreation launches the Bucket List Challenge as part of the city's celebration of July's National Park and Recreation Month.

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Boaters: Expect Temporary Lower Levels on Des Moines River

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jul 9, 2023

Attention all boaters: Please take note that water levels on the Des Moines River will experience a noticeable decrease starting Monday, July 10.

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City Schedule for Observation of Independence Day and Fireworks Reminder

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jul 4, 2023

The City of Des Moines will observe Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

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Five Years Later, Stormwater Infrastructure Has Leaped Forward in Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jul 3, 2023

Five years ago today, Des Moines experienced severe flash flooding as thunderstorms dropping heavy rain stalled over the City.

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Historic Macrae Park Improvements Complete

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 30, 2023

Get ready to play in a new way on Des Moines’ south side. The final phase of the MacRae Park Renovations is complete providing residents a fully updated version of the century-old Des Moines landmark.

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Firework Use Remains Illegal in the City of Des Moines and Its Parks System

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 29, 2023

Next week, public fireworks displays will light up the Des Moines skyline, but the Des Moines Police want to remind you that it is illegal for residents to ignite or explode consumer fireworks within the City of Des Moines.

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City Council Adopts Vision Zero Plan and Moves Forward With Ss4a Federal Grant

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 28, 2023

After extensive analysis and stakeholder meetings, the City Council has officially approved Des Moines’ Vision Zero Transportation Safety Action Plan.

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Removal of Cemetery Decorations Begins July 1, 2023

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 27, 2023

A warning for those with loved ones at a Des Moines Municipal Cemetery.

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Guide to Summer 2023 Fun in Des Moines Parks

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 23, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of the can’t-miss events of the summer into one place with a little something for everyone- from the history buffs looking to learn about the founding figures of Des Moines, to the little ones ready to jump in the pool amongst their favorite superheroes.

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Residents Asked to Help Improve Des Moines Historic Preservation

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 17, 2023

After nearly a year of collecting community feedback through stakeholder meetings, person-to-person outreach and an initial online survey, the City of Des Moines is asking residents to once again reflect on what’s important to them before finalizing a new proposed ReflectDSM historic preservation plan.

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City Schedule for Juneteenth

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 16, 2023

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, most City of Des Moines offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, June 19.

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Des Moines Launches Interactive Tool to Map Police Data and Provide Transparency

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 13, 2023

The City of Des Moines Police Department presented its new digital mapping tool to the Des Moines City Council Monday morning.

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Des Moines Parks and Recreation System Earns Improved Parkscore Rating

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

Des Moines Parks and Recreation has moved up among the top 25 park systems in the country according to the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) 2023 ParkScore.

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Emc Downtown Park Opens in Downtown Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

EMC Downtown Park is open today, providing a new recreation space in the heart of downtown Des Moines.

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Latest Edition of City Source Outlines a Busy Des Moines Summer

By Des Moines Sun Report | Jun 1, 2023

The summer edition of City Source is on its way to 96,000 households across Des Moines and is full of activities for Des Moines residents to enjoy this summer.