That combination of small-town-like quality of life and big-city amenities is the reason for Fleming’s enthusiastic endorsement of the metro as a place to live and work. It's something The Mutual ...

History buffs (or the generally curious) will have a chance to stroll through the downtown and learn about the detailed past ...

Hundreds of people gathered on Wednesday evening at Cowles Commons in downtown to protest the ramped up efforts of ...

All forms of cancer will be covered by firefighters’ disability insurance coverage under legislation signed into law Friday ...

Whether you're looking for fresh produce or back-to-school clothes, here are 15 ways to enjoy shopping around Iowa this ...

The Des Moines Downtown Farmer's Market is returning for its 50th season of fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, meats, and more. This year, the farmers market launches on Saturday, May 3, with an ...

Des Moines, the capital of Iowa ... It offers a scenic walking trail around the lake, kayak rentals, and stunning views of the downtown skyline. Water Works Park, one of the largest urban parks ...

Des Moines officials talk about the future of downtown. Skip to main content Subscriptions Animals Business Entertainment Fitness Food Games Health ...

BUT CITY OFFICIALS TELL ME THAT IT WILL NOT PUT MUCH OF A DENT IN DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR DOWNTOWN DES MOINES. WHETHER YOU CALL THIS URBAN WALK UP, COME AND GO, A FAILURE OR AN IDEA THAT DID NOT ...

A plan to make whitewater trails on the rivers in downtown ... The Des Moines Water Works often has to filter nitrate out again to make the water safe to drink. Oppel believes drawing people ...

Taylor has used the skywalk for nearly 40 years to walk ... Center or Des Moines Civic Center. "We all moved down here because of the amenity of the skywalk," said Nancy Thompson, a downtown ...

A street in downtown Des Moines will honorarily be renamed to recognize ... Created by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Drake Relays, the walk/run event is meant to encourage healthy ...