Downtown Des Moines, especially west of the river, is still struggling to bounce back from the pandemic. Why it matters: The ...

For decades, development on the Des Moines River riverfront seemed so far away, not much more than a pipe dream.

This is my final column for the Des Moines Business Record, which has carried my musings since 2012. Beginning next month, the Elbert Files will have a new home at a sister publication, dsm magazine, ...

Right next to the fast-rising Des Moines River sits Hydro-Electric Park in Fort Dodge. It's one of many locations around Fort Dodge where volunteers are filling sandbags. Sandbags are free to ...

You'll find the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden along the Des Moines River, a little more than a ... buildings into the attractive sculpture park that stands today. One particular highlight ...

Past visitors called the sculpture park a must-see sight in Des Moines ... The 1/2-mile, 13-story bridge crosses the Des Moines River valley and features six overlooks with interactive panels ...