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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...