Local governments and business groups say they generally support getting rid of Iowa’s complicated property tax rollback system, but continue to explore the fiscal toll they would face from statehouse ...

Iowa local governments and business groups say they generally support getting rid of the state’s complicated property tax rollback system, but continue to explore the fiscal toll they would face from ...

Lawmakers held legislative hearings last week on bills on property tax reform, which their sponsors say would provide Iowans ...

West Des Moines City Council approved site plans for the Pines at Glen Oaks in May 2023 but a court battle has delayed the ...

One of Des Moines’ most visible buildings is in line for a whole new life. “It came on our radar in September,” says Emily ...

Des Moines' elected leaders wouldn't have to abstain from voting on issues related to organizations they donate to or serve ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A plan to turn the Holiday Inn downtown into affordable housing is one step closer to becoming reality.

The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved allocating $2.5 million to a housing project that would convert a hotel into ...

Iowa House lawmakers unanimously passed legislation Monday strengthening the state’s open meetings laws, which a Scott County ...

Several financial decisions and actions were taken by the Wapello City Council during its March 20 regular meeting, including one that will help ensure the city’s funding base ...

The proposed revisions allow council members to vote on policies for some businesses they've supported financially or been ...

The Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing group plans to use that money to buy and turn the former Holiday Inn Hotel into supportive housing. According to city documents, the building would offer 160 ...