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City Buildings Closed July 3 for Independence Day
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (185+ words) City of Des Moines, Iowa Lawn watering banned according to Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW). As a reminder fireworks remain illegal within Des Moines city limits except on private property only'on July 3 from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. and July 4th from 9 a. m. to 11 p. m.'Fireworks use…...
Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with the Bucket List Challenge
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (222+ words) Lawn watering banned according to Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW). DES MOINES, IOWA " Wednesday, July 1, 2026 " Discover Des Moines through this months" Parks and Recreation Bucket List Challenge! With 10 locations on this year"s list, there is plenty to explore. The…...
City of Des Moines Reminds Residents of Fireworks Ordinances and Reporting Guidelines Ahead of Independence Day
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (205+ words) Some offices have relocated to the new City Hall at 1200 Locust Street. Moving into the second year of the City's updated fireworks regulations, the permitted times and locations for shooting off fireworks remain the same. Fireworks are allowed only on…...
Youth-Led Mural Brings More Beauty and Color to Des Moines Trail
2+ week, 6+ day ago (378+ words) Some offices have relocated to the new City Hall at 1200 Locust Street. Des Moines, Iowa " Friday, June 12, 2026 " Des Moines trail users won't be able to miss the new art installation brightening the path along the Carl Voss Trail, in a…...
Des Moines Fire Department Celebrates Grand Opening of New Northside Fire Station #4
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) Some offices have relocated to the new City Hall at 1200 Locust Street. Des Moines, Iowa " Friday, May 22, 2026 " After two years of construction, the Des Moines Fire Department honored its past and looked to the future with the grand opening of…...
Des Moines Public Works Announces Tiny Trees Second Chance Giveaway
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (116+ words) City of Des Moines Some offices have relocated to the new City Hall at 1200 Locust Street. About the City of Des Moines The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital, and our 17 departments serve more than 214, 000 residents and 46 neighborhood associations....
First Homes Added to Central Iowa Community Land Trust
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) Some offices have relocated to the new City Hall at 1200 Locust Street. Des Moines, Iowa " Monday, April 20, 2026 "The City of Des Moines is celebrating the unveiling of the first homes in the Central Iowa Community Land Trust (CICLT), marking a…...
Iowa Hero Academy Applications Are Open For Teenagers Interested in First Responder Careers
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) Some offices have relocated to the new City Hall at 1200 Locust Street. Des Moines, Iowa " Wednesday, March 11, 2026 "Now is the time for young women to apply for an experience unlike any other in Central Iowa. Applications are currently open for…...
Parks and Recreation Department Honors Volunteer and Community Partners
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (448+ words) Several City Departments are relocating. Find City services: Beyond the greenhouse, Crouse is always trying to make others feel welcome and included. As a member of the Golden Thread Society, she volunteered to create hundreds of hats for kids at…...
104th Academy Begins Training to Become DMFD Firefighters
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (169+ words) Several City Departments are relocating. Find City services: Des Moines, Iowa " Monday, January 26, 2026 "This morning was the first day of school for 14 future firefighters. Before the sun was up this morning, the 104th class of Des Moines Fire Department recruits began…...