Zoom in: In the next 12 months, LSI expects to resettle 250 new refugees in Des Moines. With the grant money, the group plans to expand its senior program and hire more case workers to help 40 additional refugees who are older, Nicholas Wuertz, director of refugee services for LSI, tells Axios. They face more difficult challenges, such as ...Jalapeno andouille sausage & cheese kolache from Cajun Belle ($3.50). Photo: Linh Ta/Axios. Johnston's got a new kolache spot and it has all the Czech and Texas-inspired treats that you can eat. Driving the news: Cajun Belle is a new drive-thru restaurant that serves savory and sweet kolaches at 5460 Merle Hay Road, Suite A.Jan 4, 2024 · Iconic Bamie's pizza lands a weekly revival. "Colleen's 'Coke's' Favorite" includes a red sauce, mozzarella and yellow onion. It's named after Frank Bonanno's wife, who helped operate the family's pizza house. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Starting today, Bamie's pizza will be served every Thursday at Gusto Pizza Bar, Gusto co-owner Tony Lemmo ... Screenshot via City of Des Moines YouTube. An education advocate running for the Des Moines City Council has a record of criminal convictions, including for assaulting a girlfriend and for harassing two people via Facebook. Driving the news: Robert "RJ" Lamar Miller Jr., 33, is a candidate for Des Moines' Ward 1 seat.Mal de Meleda is a rare skin disorder that begins in early infancy. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition. Mal de Meleda is a rare skin disorder that begins in ...Des Moines has mapped much of its downtown using 3D technology and is now using it to evaluate how proposed projects would change the city's skyline or block views of the Capitol. What's happening : DSM's Geographic Information System (GIS) team is creating a "digital twin" of Des Moines using laser light technology to map topography, …Kum & Go is closing its fuel-less convenience store downtown — the last of its "urban" walk-up store concepts.. State of play: The store at 319 7th Street will close March 24, Kum & Go spokesperson Taylor Boland tells Axios. Flashback: Last year, Krause Group finalized the sale of Kum & Go to Utah-based Maverik. Changes have slowly rolled out …Everyone needs — and deserves — high-quality reporting to understand the changes fast unfolding where they live. Axios Local is the solution, synched elegantly to your smartphone. We created Politico in 2007 and Axios in 2017 and believe this project will be our most important journalistic legacy if we nail it.A portion of Des Moines Masonic Cemetery near 48th Street and Franklin Avenue could be sold later this month. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. An unused five-acre portion of the Des Moines Masonic Cemetery could be sold to make way for a new ChildServe center. State of play: DSM agreed to take ownership of the 40-acre cemetery …Why it matters: Nonprofits are telling Axios that the preliminary proposal to change, consolidate or eliminate 100+ state boards and commissions could hurt Iowans' oversight of the government. Boards and commissions are a way for citizens to give the government their advice and expertise, ranging from the Iowa State Fair and childcare to …From The Right. Approximately 150 workers at the John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa, will experience layoffs soon. Factory leaders …Jun 27, 2023 · Photo: Brooks Kraft LLC/Sygma via Getty Images. A series of Des Moines levee improvements are almost $35 million over budget, prompting the City Council on Monday to adopt a new evaluation plan to try to reduce costs. Why it matters: The improvements were designed after floods in 1993 and 2008 caused billions of dollars in damages. Des Moines' Vision Zero dashboard officially launched this month. Why it matters: The website provides the public with local crash data, including details like the posted speeds in areas where people were seriously injured or killed. The info will help the city prioritize future roadway improvements, including "street diets" to reduce lanes and …Des Moines is officially creating an "affordable forever" home network after almost a year of discussions.. Why it matters: The plan could alleviate a problematic cycle where subsidized homes lose affordability after ownership changes hands. Details: The city government is facilitating the creation of a Community Land Trust (CLT), an idea …Jason Clayworth. Gusto Pizza Bar opened this week at 2301 Ingersoll Ave., in DSM. Photo courtesy of Gusto Pizza Bar. Gusto Pizza Bar officially returned to DSM this week after a summer move and temporary hiatus. The new location, 2301 Ingersoll Ave., is four blocks away from the longtime "mothership" that closed in July for the move.Jul 18, 2022 · The Ingersoll Dinner Theater is getting new life, thanks to a local developer who has purchased the property. Why it matters: For nearly a decade, the historic theater has sat empty and become increasingly dilapidated. Connor Delaney, the building's new owner, plans on restoring the structure for a potential tenant, while retaining its 1930s ... Dec 12, 2023 · Public transit cuts loom following "failed" reforms. The D-Line, a free downtown shuttle, would be eliminated as part of cuts being considered by DART. Photo: Courtesy of DART. DART "failed to deliver" on years of requests to revise its service and financing plans, Des Moines city manager Scott Sanders said in a public statement last week. Here’s where you should visit on a tour of the Valle de Guadalupe wineries. Plus how to get there, where to stay, and where to eat. Sure, you’ve visited Napa wine country, Sonoma w...More than 5,000 Krause Group employees received thank you bonuses as part of last week's sale that were big enough to help at least one convenience store manager buy a home, CEO Kyle Krause tells Axios. Details: The bonuses were based on a matrix of seniority and an estimated level of contribution that an employee had made to …MidAmerican Energy Company owns the nine-acre site and is paying for its development but did not answer Axios' question Wednesday about the park's cost. Details: The site is near the confluence of the DSM and Raccoon rivers, near Principal Park. It's the former location of MidAmerican's Two Rivers Service Center, which was razed in 2019 …4 days ago · WDM library's new truck. Photo: Courtesy of WDMPL. West Des Moines Public Library is preparing to launch its new "Words on Wheels" truck, letting people check out and return books from a "bookmobile." Why it matters: WDM only has one library location. The bookmobile will be able to better reach all residents amid the city's explosive growth. Selon Axios, Apollo a pris contact avec Paramount en vue d'un accord. 12 mars 202406:27 UTC−7. APO PARA. Apollo Global Management APO …Des Moines plans to buy Nationwide's vacant building, located at 1200 Locust St., to consolidate most city offices into one space, deputy city manager Matthew Anderson tells Axios. Why it matters: The …Jan 13, 2023 · Maxie's Restaurant and Lounge in West Des Moines will permanently close on Feb. 18, manager Julie Agee told Axios Thursday.. Catch up fast: Maxie's has been in business since 1967 and is one of the metro's oldest restaurants. Nov 2, 2022 · The former Riverwalk Hub restaurant will reopen as a private event space for next year, Des Moines Parks and Recreation Director Ben Page told Axios Tuesday. Catch up fast: The glass-enclosed facility, commonly referenced as the HubSpot, was constructed in 2006 as part of the Principal Riverwalk in downtown. It was the longtime location for the ... Oct 13, 2022 · A group of investors is trying to revive a 33-story residential tower project near 5th and Walnut streets, with $100 million in bonds secured. The project could transform the city's skyline and create mixed-income units and retail space. Kum & Go is closing its fuel-less convenience store downtown — the last of its "urban" walk-up store concepts.. State of play: The store at 319 7th Street will close March 24, Kum & Go spokesperson Taylor Boland tells Axios. Flashback: Last year, Krause Group finalized the sale of Kum & Go to Utah-based Maverik. Changes have slowly rolled out …Des Moines is getting a pain in the assessment. Home values will jump an average of 22% since 2021's reassessments in notices that will be mailed at the end of the month, Polk County Assessor's office deputy Paul Humble tells Axios. Why it matters: It's the steepest hike of residential values in at least 40 years.Des Moines is officially creating an "affordable forever" home network after almost a year of discussions.. Why it matters: The plan could alleviate a problematic cycle where subsidized homes lose affordability after ownership changes hands. Details: The city government is facilitating the creation of a Community Land Trust (CLT), an idea …She was interviewed for a story published in the Des Moines Register on Dec. 18, 2023, on “Few Republican women make it to Caucus Day. As Nikki …Drivers are going faster along a portion of Douglas Avenue in Des Moines where a lane was removed in 2021 as part of a safety improvement pilot project to help calm traffic, according to city data obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The unexpected result will factor into whether or how the lane reduction becomes permanent.Val Air Ballroom reopens Sunday with a free event aiming to beat the world record for the most amps played through at the same time. Catch up fast: Val Air first opened about 85 years ago as an outdoor dance venue that was later enclosed in the 1950s for music and other social events. State of play: Metro music promoter Sam Summers …The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first …Zoom in: Earhart lived at 1806 Arlington Avenue, 1443 and 1530 8th Street, 4201 University Avenue and 3002 Cottage Grove. 💭 Our thought bubble: A $5 hot and ready would have seemed like a terrible deal in comparison to the nickel Earhart would have spent back then on a pizza. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Des Moines.Get a daily look at the biggest stories in Des Moines, from politics and business to food and drink. Subscribe to Axios Des Moines and get smart, fast and …Photo: Linh Ta/Axios. My number one complaint about Des Moines' food scene has been the lack of Korean BBQ. Yes, but: I can't complain for much longer because DZÔ Korean BBQ is getting ready to open its doors soon in the Ingersoll neighborhood. How it works: You're seated at a table with a grill in the middle that's used for cooking the meat ...Oct 30, 2023 · Iowa's tax cuts create budget dominoes for cities, counties. Jason Clayworth. Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Some Iowa communities will be unable to pay their bills unless changes are made to a new state law restricting their revenue growth, Des Moines city manager Scott Sanders said during a public meeting last week. Wells Fargo isn't disclosing the number of employees currently working in downtown Des Moines or how many will remain by the end of this year, company spokesperson Mike Slusark tells Axios. Why it matters : Knowing these numbers could help the city work with its community partners to fill the voids that will be left , DSM Mayor …Edward Hopper's "Automat" is one of the most iconic pieces hanging up at the Des Moines Art Center and very rarely is it loaned out. Yes, but: Des Moines will say goodbye to it from late September until at least March 2023. State of play: "Automat" is one of Hopper's most important paintings and the Art Center receives several loan requests …Either/Or's 6,500+ square-foot restaurant has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Its moody lighting and whimsical interior can accommodate a fancy date, while a play area outside encourages kids to run around. The menu offers both caviar ($90 and ounce) and corned beef ($16.50). Lua smash burger and fries ($16.50).A Des Moines mansion once home to multiple generations of the Hubbell family went on the market yesterday. Details: 1401 Casady Dr. is part of a nine-acre estate now on the market for $2.2 million.. The house of more than 7,000 square feet has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, two toilet rooms and a swimming pool, according to the Polk …Des Moines' Walnut Street Bridge is coming down© Provided by Axios. Downtown's Walnut Street Bridge is closing for reconstruction as soon as Feb. 19, months …State of play: The West Mixmaster is a partial cloverleaf interchange connecting I-235, I-80 and I-35 near West Des Moines and Clive. Yes, but: It's 58 years old and traffic has increased dramatically since then, Andy Loonan with the Iowa Department of Transportation tells Axios. Back then, 28,000 daily vehicles passed through.Jun 24, 2022 · A patron cuts portions of galbi beef into smaller pieces. Photo by Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. It's finally happening — Des Moines is getting its own Korean BBQ restaurant. Driving the news: DZÔ Korean BBQ is opening in August at 2611 Ingersoll Ave. in the same building as Sakari and the Yacht Club. A series of Des Moines levee improvements are almost $35 million over budget, prompting the City Council on Monday to adopt a new evaluation plan to try to reduce costs.. Why it matters: The improvements were designed after floods in 1993 and 2008 caused billions of dollars in damages. While the potential for savings is …No book ban requests have been made in Des Moines and at least four other metro districts since at least February, school officials told Axios last week. That includes Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee and Urbandale. Why it matters: Efforts to remove books is part of a larger cultural war that has been playing out in schools across …It'll reopen as the largest all-year snowsports hill in the country, Jeff Condon, the department's leisure services manager, said. Of note: Wolfe Mountain in Branson, Mo., currently advertises as having the nation's largest synthetic tubing run. Sleepy Hollow’s will be about 600 feet, roughly 50% longer, Condon said.Oct 3, 2022 · Vacant Des Moines building owners would be required to register their properties with the city and comply with maintenance requirements under an ordinance being considered Monday night by the city council. Failing to comply could result in a fine of up to $750 for a first offense. Why it matters: Vacant properties are linked to increased crime ... A portion of Des Moines Masonic Cemetery near 48th Street and Franklin Avenue could be sold later this month. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. An unused five-acre portion of the Des Moines Masonic Cemetery could be sold to make way for a new ChildServe center. State of play: DSM agreed to take ownership of the 40-acre cemetery …Des Moines is officially creating an "affordable forever" home network after almost a year of discussions.. Why it matters: The plan could alleviate a problematic cycle where subsidized homes lose affordability after ownership changes hands. Details: The city government is facilitating the creation of a Community Land Trust (CLT), an idea …Oct 27, 2023 · The bottom line: DMWW recycled leftover lime for agricultural use in the 1990s. Lost Plant now has a layer of dirt and planted grass. "Now it is full of weeds, and kind of pretty," O'Brien says, who still owns land near the once-notorious, forgotten space. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Des Moines. 🌱. Jan 31, 2024 · The number of new restaurant listings in the Des Moines metro fell 10% in 2023 compared to 2019, according to new Yelp data. Why it matters: There was concern even before the pandemic that the DSM market had overbuilt with more restaurant seats available than demand, Jessica Dunker, president of the Iowa Restaurant Association, tells Axios. The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first …Nov 2, 2022 · The former Riverwalk Hub restaurant will reopen as a private event space for next year, Des Moines Parks and Recreation Director Ben Page told Axios Tuesday. Catch up fast: The glass-enclosed facility, commonly referenced as the HubSpot, was constructed in 2006 as part of the Principal Riverwalk in downtown. It was the longtime location for the ... May 12, 2022 · Des Moines targets missing sidewalks. Sidewalks will be constructed this year along the 4800 block of Southwest 13th Street, about a block away from Wright Elementary in DSM. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Des Moines will construct 28 blocks of sidewalks this year in residential areas that have not previously had them. Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios. DART could face the most significant route reductions in its history if Des Moines metro communities who help fund it don't temporarily increase property taxes to help resolve its deficit. Why it matters: DART is the metro's only public transit system. 61% of users don't own a car and 43% earn under …Jan 4, 2024 · Iconic Bamie's pizza lands a weekly revival. "Colleen's 'Coke's' Favorite" includes a red sauce, mozzarella and yellow onion. It's named after Frank Bonanno's wife, who helped operate the family's pizza house. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Starting today, Bamie's pizza will be served every Thursday at Gusto Pizza Bar, Gusto co-owner Tony Lemmo ... A bald eagle seen this year at Des Moines' Scott Street Bridge. Photo courtesy of Eric Burson. As winter makes its way through Des Moines, so do the bald eagles who forage for fish along the Des Moines River. Driving the news: Every winter, bald eagles congregate in the Des Moines area to hunt before they hunker down to nest in …Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Students involved in fights in Des Moines Public Schools are getting pulled from classrooms and shifted to virtual learning under a new policy that launched this school year. Why it matters: The goal of the district's policy, which has been in effect for nearly four months, is to improve school safety.Axios Des Moines Homepage. Des Moines Homepage. Axios Des Moines Homepage. Des Moines. News; Things to Do; Food and Drink; Politics; Real Estate; Business; Sign up for the newsletter. login. Culture. Culture; Travel; Weddings; Things to Do 🗓; Iris Aisle is a nature-filled, micro-wedding sanctuary near Des Moines. Go deeper (1 min. read)Pothole season has come unusually early this year due to January's record freeze and snowfall that was quickly followed by unseasonably warm temperatures.. Driving the news: Des Moines received 250 pothole reports last weekend, an abnormally high number this time of year, public works director Jonathan Gano tells Axios. Typically, the …Are you in the market for a new or used Nissan vehicle in Des Moines? Look no further than Hummel Nissan. As one of the most reputable and customer-focused car dealerships in the a...Either/Or's 6,500+ square-foot restaurant has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Its moody lighting and whimsical interior can accommodate a fancy date, while a play area outside encourages kids to run around. The menu offers both caviar ($90 and ounce) and corned beef ($16.50). Lua smash burger and fries ($16.50).Aug 14, 2023 · Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Despensary — a popular shop selling CBD and THC — is opening a second location at the former Badowers site at 2817 Ingersoll Avenue. Driving the news: High customer demand at the original downtown location prompted the need for a second, larger store, Sabrina Bergloff, Despensary's chief operating officer ... By the numbers: Iowa facilities would need to hire a total of about 360 additional registered nurses, almost 1,100 nursing assistants and more than 1,400 additional direct care staffers, according to IHCA's estimates. What they're saying: Brad Anderson, AARP Iowa's director, tells Axios that the proposal is what experts believe is the right ...Kum & Go is closing its fuel-less convenience store downtown — the last of its "urban" walk-up store concepts.. State of play: The store at 319 7th Street will close March 24, Kum & Go spokesperson Taylor Boland tells Axios. Flashback: Last year, Krause Group finalized the sale of Kum & Go to Utah-based Maverik. Changes have slowly rolled out …Studio E9 is located at 1405 E. 9th St. in Des Moines. Photos: Courtesy of Sam Hoyle/ New Tribe Media. Renovations to a nearly 125-year-old former grocery store near Iowa Lutheran Hospital were recently completed and the space can now be rented. Details: STUDIO E9 is a brick building along East 9th Street that was once Capital Park …Studio E9 is located at 1405 E. 9th St. in Des Moines. Photos: Courtesy of Sam Hoyle/ New Tribe Media. Renovations to a nearly 125-year-old former grocery store near Iowa Lutheran Hospital were recently completed and the space can now be rented. Details: STUDIO E9 is a brick building along East 9th Street that was once Capital Park …Remembering Des Moines restaurants that closed in 2023. Linh Ta. A "for lease" sign on the window of the former Spaghetti Works in Des Moines. Photo: Eric Burson. It was a strong year of restaurant openings in Des Moines, but the metro also said goodbye to more than a dozen dining spots, ranging from fledgling businesses to long …Jun 24, 2022 · A patron cuts portions of galbi beef into smaller pieces. Photo by Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. It's finally happening — Des Moines is getting its own Korean BBQ restaurant. Driving the news: DZÔ Korean BBQ is opening in August at 2611 Ingersoll Ave. in the same building as Sakari and the Yacht Club. 5 days ago · Kum & Go is closing its fuel-less convenience store downtown — the last of its "urban" walk-up store concepts. State of play: The store at 319 7th Street will close March 24, Kum & Go spokesperson Taylor Boland tells Axios. Flashback: Last year, Krause Group finalized the sale of Kum & Go to Utah-based Maverik. The new location of Despensary on Ingersoll Avenue. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Despensary, a popular shop selling CBD and THC products in Des Moines, has been suspended by the state from selling consumable hemp products for 30 days. Driving the news: The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …The Fleur Cinema & Café is staging a comeback, including recent renovations that make one of its theaters easier to use for live entertainment or presentations, owner Michael Coppola told Axios this week.. Meanwhile, Varsity Cinema will reopen Dec. 15 after a $5 million rehab.; Why it matters: The theaters were prime places …Meals on Wheels launches hydroponics farming at new Des Moines campus. Meals on Wheels' new location at 3206 University Ave. in DSM was the answer to yesterday's "Where's Jason" question. Axios Des Moines reader Mona Gude won one of our shirts. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Meals on Wheels' (MOW) new Des Moines …The Fleur Cinema & Café is staging a comeback, including recent renovations that make one of its theaters easier to use for live entertainment or presentations, owner Michael Coppola told Axios this week.. Meanwhile, Varsity Cinema will reopen Dec. 15 after a $5 million rehab.; Why it matters: The theaters were prime places …Des Moines facing a downtown employee exodus. Jason Clayworth. Wells Fargo will vacate its building at 206 8th St. (left) and 800 Walnut St. in downtown DSM this year. Photos courtesy of the Polk County Assessor. Des Moines is reeling after multiple announcements last week that signal potentially thousands of employees leaving …A pop-up care village for DSM's homeless population will launch on the east side in coming weeks. It's a one-stop shop where community groups and volunteers will offer food, clothing, showers and services like case management and substance abuse counseling. Why it matters: There are more than 2,300 homeless people in Iowa on any …As first reported by Axios, Christensen said Trader Joe's already has demonstrated "honest interest." ... Aldi opened 139 stores, including its 10th Des …The DES gene provides instructions for making a protein called desmin. Learn about this gene and related health conditions. The DES gene provides instructions for making a protein ...Jul 15, 2021 · A pop-up care village for DSM's homeless population will launch on the east side in coming weeks. It's a one-stop shop where community groups and volunteers will offer food, clothing, showers and services like case management and substance abuse counseling. Why it matters: There are more than 2,300 homeless people in Iowa on any given night. The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates. Advertisement During the fall...Oct 4, 2022 · Driving the news: 34% more of Iowa's college-educated workforce leaves the state after graduation than stays, according to the report. Iowa's "brain drain" is worse than our six neighboring states and ranks 10th worst in the U.S., according to an analysis by The Washington Post. Where they're going: Local graduates are leaving for states with ... Prosegur Compania de Seguridad News: This is the News-site for the company Prosegur Compania de Seguridad on Markets Insider Indices Commodities Currencies StocksSatellite caucuses in Des Moines and Muscatine will be held in both English and Spanish. The Iowa caucuses are set up in a way that disadvantages low-income voters. Residents have ...The Generator - Van de Graaff generators were invented for the purpose of creating static electricity. Learn about Van de Graaf generators and other electrostatic devices. Advertis...Oct 4, 2022 · Driving the news: 34% more of Iowa's college-educated workforce leaves the state after graduation than stays, according to the report. Iowa's "brain drain" is worse than our six neighboring states and ranks 10th worst in the U.S., according to an analysis by The Washington Post. Where they're going: Local graduates are leaving for states with ... As first reported by Axios, Christensen said Trader Joe's already has demonstrated "honest interest." ... Aldi opened 139 stores, including its 10th Des …Contact information. Get contact information for Axios Des Moines Newsletter and Axios Des Moines Newsletter journalists by joining Muck Rack. Learn More. …Axios des moines
A Des Moines mansion once home to multiple generations of the Hubbell family went on the market yesterday. Details: 1401 Casady Dr. is part of a nine-acre estate now on the market for $2.2 million.. The house of more than 7,000 square feet has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, two toilet rooms and a swimming pool, according to the Polk …San Francisco leads in page edits for LSD while Des Moines, Iowa, has the most expertise in ethanol. A lot happens behind the scenes at Wikipedia. As the seventh-most popular site ...Get ratings and reviews for the top 11 window companies in Des Moines, IA. Helping you find the best window companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home All Projects...Axios is a digital newsletter that focuses on local communities and hires local reporters. Clayworth credits the publication’s rapidy growth due to his …Get a daily look at the biggest stories in Des Moines, from politics and business to food and drink. Subscribe to Axios Des Moines and get smart, fast and …The former Wallace Elementary site goes to auction this morning, and Des Moines' city government wants to buy it. Why it matters: Redevelopment of the nearly 3.3-acre area just over a mile from the Iowa capitol could make a big difference to the neighborhood following years of neglect. Catch up fast: Wallace closed in 2007 after the …Bonney did not confirm the news, first reported by Axios Des Moines, that the mandate starts Nov. 6 and applies to all workers who live within 30 miles …What's the difference between perfume and eau de toilette? Find out what's the difference between perfume and eau de toilette in this article. Advertisement Centuries ago, women re...A group of investors is trying to revive a 33-story residential tower project near 5th and Walnut streets, with $100 million in bonds secured. The …Experiments - Van de Graaff experiments are famous for making your hair stand on end when you touch the sphere. Find out how to conduct your own Van de Graaff experiment. Advertise...Mar 14, 2023 · Des Moines Register's declining circulation. The Des Moines Register has lost nearly 70% of its Sunday circulation since 2018, according to a recent column in journalism outlet Nieman Lab. Why it matters: At a time when we're bombarded with more misinformation than ever, reputable reporting from news outlets like the Register is even more crucial. Photo courtesy of Oak Park. One of the most anticipated new restaurants in Des Moines this year is Oak Park, set to open in Ingersoll's newest Block 39 development. State of play: The modern American restaurant is expected to seat nearly 100 people. It's meant to resemble a home, with a wrap-around porch helping it to blend into the …Axios Des Moines. DMPS loses thousands of students to open enrollment. Story by Linh Ta • 8m. D es Moines Public Schools lost a net total of 2,351 students to …Des Moines plans to buy Nationwide's vacant building, located at 1200 Locust St., to consolidate most city offices into one space, deputy city manager Matthew Anderson tells Axios. Why it matters: The …A portion of Des Moines Masonic Cemetery near 48th Street and Franklin Avenue could be sold later this month. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. An unused five-acre portion of the Des Moines Masonic Cemetery could be sold to make way for a new ChildServe center. State of play: DSM agreed to take ownership of the 40-acre cemetery …West Des Moines added $3.7 billion and Ankeny added $3.5 billion, increases of 172% and 371% respectively. Statewide, cities more than doubled their taxable values to about $117.4 billion. What's happening: New developments and soaring sales prices are behind the growth. Next year, residential properties will assess at 22% higher …Feb 22, 2024 · Iowa's cancer problem. Linh Ta, Jason Clayworth. Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios. Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer cases in the country for the second straight year, according to a new report by the Iowa Cancer Registry (ICR). Why it matters: An estimated 6,100 Iowans are projected to die from cancer this year. You may have seen an article over at Axios today about the rebrand of many of the Verizon Media products under a new Yahoo+ banner. I would like to congratulate all of the teams th...Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds snubs county environmental efforts. Axios Des Moines. Education 📚. Politics 🇺🇸.A series of Des Moines levee improvements are almost $35 million over budget, prompting the City Council on Monday to adopt a new evaluation plan to try to reduce costs.. Why it matters: The improvements were designed after floods in 1993 and 2008 caused billions of dollars in damages. While the potential for savings is …Either/Or's 6,500+ square-foot restaurant has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Its moody lighting and whimsical interior can accommodate a fancy date, while a play area outside encourages kids to run around. The menu offers both caviar ($90 and ounce) and corned beef ($16.50). Lua smash burger and fries ($16.50).Dec 4, 2023 · City's new stink detectors use science over subjectivity. An odor tracking system that collects scientific data linked with smells in the air is now in place in multiple Des Moines industrial sites, Dalton Jacobus, the city's neighborhood inspections administrator, tells Axios. Why it matters: The system provides scientific data that can help ... Photo: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images. Wells Fargo is moving the majority of Des Moines employees to its Jordan Creek Campus in West Des Moines, according to an employee email sent Friday from company …Edward Hopper's "Automat" is one of the most iconic pieces hanging up at the Des Moines Art Center and very rarely is it loaned out. Yes, but: Des Moines will say goodbye to it from late September until at least March 2023. State of play: "Automat" is one of Hopper's most important paintings and the Art Center receives several loan requests …Des Moines Public Schools may have to cut $14 million from its budget for the next school year. Why it matters: Identified potential cuts include $1 million to high school staff, as well as $3 million in staff cuts across the district due to declining enrollment. The remaining $11 million in cuts has not yet been determined.The candidates (so far) for Des Moines City Council. Left to right: Robert Pate, Mike Simonson and Rose Marie Smith. Photo illustration: Axios Visuals. Photos: Courtesy of the candidates. Three people have filed to run for the at-large City Council seat left vacant by Connie Boesen's mayorship so far, County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald tells …A new Korean BBQ restaurant is opening in August at 2611 Ingersoll Ave. in the same building as Sakari and the Yacht Club. Patrons can order their …Des Moines' Vision Zero dashboard officially launched this month. Why it matters: The website provides the public with local crash data, including details like the posted speeds in areas where people were seriously injured or killed. The info will help the city prioritize future roadway improvements, including "street diets" to reduce lanes and …Axios Pro. Events. About Axios. Sign up. Log In. Hey Des Moines! Get smarter, faster about what’s happening in your backyard with local reporters Jason Clayworth and Linh Ta.Reflective backplates are being added to traffic signals at five DSM intersections as part of a test project, city traffic engineer John Davis tells Axios. Why it matters: They're designed to improve visibility for traffic signals and can reduce crashes, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The test is part of the city's Vision Zero ...Catch up fast: Iowa received just over $195 million in the first round of funding from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Des Moines and Polk County were separately awarded nearly $15 million. Context: Iowa has struggled to spend the money and was granted federal permission to reallocate $65 million to Polk and Linn Counties earlier …Axios Des Moines is a newsletter that covers the latest stories and trends in the capital city of Iowa. From politics and culture to food and sports, get smart and concise updates on …Get a daily look at the biggest stories in Des Moines, from politics and business to food and drink. Subscribe to Axios Des Moines and get smart, fast and …From The Right. Approximately 150 workers at the John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa, will experience layoffs soon. Factory leaders …Dec 19, 2023 · Remembering Des Moines restaurants that closed in 2023. Linh Ta. A "for lease" sign on the window of the former Spaghetti Works in Des Moines. Photo: Eric Burson. It was a strong year of restaurant openings in Des Moines, but the metro also said goodbye to more than a dozen dining spots, ranging from fledgling businesses to long-time ... Mar 14, 2023 · Des Moines Register's declining circulation. The Des Moines Register has lost nearly 70% of its Sunday circulation since 2018, according to a recent column in journalism outlet Nieman Lab. Why it matters: At a time when we're bombarded with more misinformation than ever, reputable reporting from news outlets like the Register is even more crucial. Jan 13, 2023 · Maxie's Restaurant and Lounge in West Des Moines will permanently close on Feb. 18, manager Julie Agee told Axios Thursday.. Catch up fast: Maxie's has been in business since 1967 and is one of the metro's oldest restaurants. Des Moines plans to buy Nationwide's vacant building, located at 1200 Locust St., to consolidate most city offices into one space, deputy city manager Matthew Anderson tells Axios. Why it matters: The …Contact information. Get contact information for Axios Des Moines Newsletter and Axios Des Moines Newsletter journalists by joining Muck Rack. Learn More. …A new Korean BBQ restaurant is opening in August at 2611 Ingersoll Ave. in the same building as Sakari and the Yacht Club. Patrons can order their …Taco Casa, the 50-year-old local restaurant with a cult following, reopens under new ownership today. Why it matters: "I didn't want to see it go away," new owner Chris Pagliai tells Axios. "I've been eating here for 40 years." Flashback: The Mexican fast-food restaurant first opened in Okoboji in 1966 and in Des Moines in 1973.Child poverty among metro's most critical challenges. An annual community report released by United Way of Central Iowa last week shows hundreds of kids in some metro neighborhoods experienced homelessness as of the start of the school year. Why it matters: That's only one of nearly two dozen troubling data points highlighted by the group.The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates. Advertisement During the fall...The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first …Drivers are going faster along a portion of Douglas Avenue in Des Moines where a lane was removed in 2021 as part of a safety improvement pilot project to help calm traffic, according to city data obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The unexpected result will factor into whether or how the lane reduction becomes permanent.Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Six book bans have been requested in Des Moines' largest metro school districts, according to documents Axios obtained via multiple public records requests this month. The big picture: The requests are a product of a culture war that has made schools across the nation ground zero, Axios' Russell Contreras …Axios Des Moines is a newsletter that covers the latest stories and trends in the capital city of Iowa. From politics and culture to food and sports, get smart and concise updates on …Axios Local: Des Moines is a news and entertainment magazine that covers the most consequential news and developments in Des Moines, Iowa. You can find stories on topics such as politics, …4 days ago · WDM library's new truck. Photo: Courtesy of WDMPL. West Des Moines Public Library is preparing to launch its new "Words on Wheels" truck, letting people check out and return books from a "bookmobile." Why it matters: WDM only has one library location. The bookmobile will be able to better reach all residents amid the city's explosive growth. In Iowa, political ads from caucus candidates reached $44 million for the 2020 caucus, an increase from $40 million in 2016. But the big draw is the amount of exposure Des Moines gets by major news outlets mentioning the city — an advertising value that's estimated to total $200+ million, Edwards said. Yes, but: Economists say the effects ...Selon Axios, Apollo a pris contact avec Paramount en vue d'un accord. 12 mars 202406:27 UTC−7. APO PARA. Apollo Global Management APO …. Trader joe's positions