Des Moines.
capital city of Iowa, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Brandon Bush will be recognized in Des Moines for his academic achievements in Iowa.Some support2 reports
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Principal Financial Group, Inc., a financial services company, is based in Des Moines, Iowa.Well supported8 reports
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Iowa State Representative Brent Siegrist plans to return to Des Moines after defeating Benjamin Thomas Larson in an election.Some support1 report
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David Hackney campaigns to lower costs while Edwin Obras runs for office in Des Moines.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Des Moines, Iowa is the location of reported events.Some support1 report
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Fowler is reporting from Des Moines, Iowa.Some support1 report
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The city council grants funding to La Mie on November 3, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The state tax regime of Iowa is now limiting the revenue available to local government bodies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Trump policies are affecting voters in Des Moines, while Iran threat containment influenced gas prices.Some support1 report
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An Associated Press reporter contributed from Des Moines on October 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Sioux City experienced record snow and Des Moines recorded record low temperatures in October 2026.Some support1 report
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Mary Porter and Bravo supported KFMG grant applications while located in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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A Dolly Parton tribute show was held in Des Moines, while ABC broadcast election ads and Trump approved the release of Epstein files.Some support1 report
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WalletHub ranked both Des Moines and Cedar Rapids as safe cities, and noted Cedar Rapids' location within Middle America.Some support1 report
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Des Moines Public Schools is constructing a new arts academy, Moulton Arts Academy, in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Chuck Grassley was operating within Des Moines, the state capital, on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Polk and Black Hawk Counties reported flood damage following a record wet September in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Suku Radia is a member of a nonprofit organization that is proposing a project in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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The Iowa Department of Transportation implemented a plastic road additive in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Dealerships continue selling Chevrolet vehicles in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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McGowan and Dawson held a debate in Des Moines, with both opposing Russian economic deals and sanctions.Some support1 report
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MidAmerican Energy Company serves customers in the Des Moines metro area.Well supported4 reports
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Rob Sand attended church in Des Moines on October 13th.Some support1 report
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Obama's staff attended a political fundraiser event in Des Moines on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A shooting incident in Des Moines shut down Interstate 35 on October 7th.Some support1 report
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Jerrica Marshall managed the Des Moines farmers market while Heritage Omaha began developing a new public market in Omaha.Some support1 report
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Hubbell Homes installs radon mitigation systems in Central Iowa, while local water utilities must meet EPA standards.Some support2 reports
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A bus tour traveling between Des Moines and Omaha is linked to religious teachings on voting rights.Some support1 report
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A company operates in Des Moines and serves the Central Iowa corridor.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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Farmers near Des Moines lost crops.Some support1 report
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Paws and Pints, a business co-owned by Kyle Casey, has established its base in Des Moines, Iowa, and is exploring future expansion into Oklahoma City.Some support1 report
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Adam Selzer, a native of Des Moines, now works in Chicago ghost tours with a focus on cemetery interests.Some support1 report
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Housing shortage drives workers to Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Lennar Corp establishes its first homebuilding operation in Iowa, entering the Des Moines market with new communities.Some support1 report
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Automated license plate readers are documented in Des Moines.Some support2 reports
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A regional economic event in Des Moines features sponsors including Meta, Deloitte, and MidAmerican Energy Company.Some support1 report
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Kelly Osbourne attended a fashion show in Des Moines, sponsored by OnlyFans, and was seen with several celebrities.Some support4 reports
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Updates include an annual conference at Drake University, a proposed Morgan Valley plant in western Linn County, and a Planning and Zoning Committee meeting in Cedar Rapids.Some support1 report
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Des Moines is a city located within the state of Iowa.Well supported13 reports2 developments inside
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The capital city of Des Moines reflects the economic decline and political stagnation of the state of Iowa.Some support1 report
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An organizational chapter is hosting an award ceremony in North Central Iowa, specifically in the Des Moines area.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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IFFC held its annual banquet in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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Scott Sanders presented budget recommendations in Des Moines, Iowa, addressing a city budget gap caused by state tax law.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A radio broadcasting company operates from its studios in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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The article outlines the career trajectory of Neven Conrad, detailing his education at Iowa Central Community College, his law school attendance in Des Moines, and his practice in Humboldt County.Some support1 report
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Heavy rainfall impacts service industry operations in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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First Bank contributed to the Member Impact Fund in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Diogenes Ayala serves as Public Safety and Security Manager in Des Moines.Some support1 report
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An arts organization is based in the state capital of Iowa, Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Columbia Insurance partners with FHLB Des Moines.Some support1 report
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Hoffman is a Clive homeowner, and Chris Coleman is the president of the BBB of Greater Des Moines.Some support2 reports
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Accelerated development of improved cassava varieties and hosting of an international dialogue for awardees in Des Moines.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A nurse residing in Des Moines inherited land located in Story County on September 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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A study center has been launched to analyze the agricultural economy of the state of Iowa.Some support1 report
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Simplicity Group acquired Whitney and Associates, LLC, a company that was based in Des Moines, Iowa.Some support1 report
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Central Iowa water authority served Grimes and Des Moines on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Military operations are based in Des Moines involving the entity Edwards.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A deployment related to the war with Iran was reported in Des Moines on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Overnight storms caused property damage in the Des Moines area.Some support1 report
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Governor Kim Reynolds is in Des Moines, representing an education committee and signing education legislation in Iowa.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Des Moines
Events traced to Des Moines, step by step, newest firstAround Des Moines this week
News at the entities that move Des Moines most-
Iowa StructuralIowa and Kansas signed a petition to the Supreme Court, led by Kentucky AG Russell Coleman.Moves Des Moines
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National Weather Service Shared contextThe National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for the region near Guadalupe River and Kerr County.Moves Des Moines
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Donald Trump Shared contextThe private prison industry in Minnesota experienced a financial windfall benefiting from the political climate associated with Donald Trump.Moves Des Moines
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Lainey Wilson TransactionalLainey Wilson, Craig Morgan, and Jelly Roll are collaborating on new tracks and an album release.Moves Des Moines
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Sarah Trone Garriott Shared contextSarah Trone Garriott is running against incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.Moves Des Moines
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Shield AI StructuralJPMorgan Chase provided debt financing as Advent International led a Series G funding round for Shield AI.Moves Des Moines
Connections
The 40 strongest of 317, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Iowa Structural
Des Moines serves as the formal capital city and administrative center of the state of Iowa.
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Scott Sanders Structural
Scott Sanders serves as the City Manager of Des Moines, establishing a formal governance dependency.
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Fourmile Creek Operational
The creek poses flood risks and causes erosion to urban infrastructure, which the city actively manages and monitors.
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Chris Coleman Structural
Chris Coleman serves as the president of an organization based in Des Moines, establishing a functional, ongoing professional dependency on the location.
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Adam Selzer Shared context
Adam Selzer is factually identified as a native of Des Moines.
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Knox County Transactional
Des Moines provides grant support and aid for senior housing rebuilding in Knox County.
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Carroll Structural
A functional dependency exists as A is included in a program driven by B.
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Lainey Wilson Transactional
Lainey Wilson is scheduled to perform a sold out concert at the fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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city council Structural
The city council functions as the governing body responsible for the affairs and issues within the city of Des Moines.
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Sarah Trone Garriott Shared context
A utilized Des Moines as the operational base for their political service.
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Shield AI Structural
Shield AI is planning to establish production facilities in Des Moines.
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Fourmile Creek Operational
The creek system's flood stage directly influences the city of Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids Operational
The two cities are functionally linked through shared regional political action, mutual competition for resources, and shared exposure to external risks.
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Colleen Murphy Operational
Colleen Murphy's festival activities are a significant economic driver for the Des Moines local economy.
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Grinnell Structural
Grinnell's operational viability is functionally dependent on the large labor pool provided by the Des Moines metropolitan area.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues weather alerts and warnings relevant to the location of Des Moines.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Donald Trump's political actions and policies are observed to affect the voters and state of Des Moines.
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Kansas City Transactional
Kansas City centralizes donations received from Des Moines.
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Cato Institute Operational
Cato Institute utilizes Des Moines as a functional benchmark for price comparison in its policy work.
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Tacoma Shared context
A functional route exists allowing travel from Tacoma to Des Moines.
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IWF Transactional
IWF grants financial support to organizations located in Des Moines.
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Sioux Falls Shared context
The two locations share functional responsibility regarding regional weather monitoring.
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Boone Structural
A program centered in Des Moines has functionally expanded its operational scope to include Boone county.
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Barack Obama Transactional
Barack Obama has been observed visiting or attending events in Des Moines.
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Employers Holdings Inc Shared context
Employers Holdings Inc is headquartered in the city of Des Moines.
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Polk County Shared context
Polk County maintains an election office within the city limits of Des Moines.
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Chris Jones Shared context
Chris Jones was observed performing political and recreational activities within the context of Des Moines.
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Columbia Insurance Shared context
Columbia Insurance operates and partners with local entities within the Des Moines area.
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National Labor Relations Board Shared context
The NLRB is applying its regulatory authority to handle and rule on specific unionization and labor issues arising within the city of Des Moines.
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Jordan Weber Shared context
Jordan Weber grew up in Des Moines and his work is linked to the city's context.
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Tampa International Airport Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single snapshot indicating a shared evaluation under the TSA Gold+ program.
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David Garrett Structural
David Garrett's exhibition activities are scheduled to take place in Des Moines.
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Derek Wulf Shared context
Derek Wulf's political activities are situated within the context of Iowa politics, centered in Des Moines.
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Hyper Shared context
Hyper is establishing a business presence in Des Moines, having received drive-thru operational approval.
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Food and Agriculture Organization Shared context
The organization utilizes Des Moines as the location for its annual World Food Prize Week event.
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Seoul Mentioned together
Des Moines and Seoul are co-mentioned as locations where simultaneous market trading activity occurs.
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EMS Shared context
The EMS company operates within the geographic area of Des Moines, handling medical services like blood product transport.
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Brian Meyer Shared context
Brian Meyer's professional political activities are situated within the context of Iowa politics, centered in Des Moines.
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ABC Shared context
ABC operates within Des Moines, broadcasting election advertisements in the city.
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Cicero Institute Shared context
The Institute's work, specifically regarding camping bans, is situated within the context of Des Moines.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Brandon Bush will be recognized in Des Moines for his academic achievements in Iowa.
- Iowa State Representative Brent Siegrist plans to return to Des Moines after defeating Benjamin Thomas Larson in an election.
- Des Moines, Iowa is the location of reported events.
- Fowler is reporting from Des Moines, Iowa.
- The city council grants funding to La Mie on November 3, 2026.
- Trump policies are affecting voters in Des Moines, while Iran threat containment influenced gas prices.
October 2026
19 events- David Hackney campaigns to lower costs while Edwin Obras runs for office in Des Moines.
- An Associated Press reporter contributed from Des Moines on October 30, 2026.
- Sioux City experienced record snow and Des Moines recorded record low temperatures in October 2026.
- Mary Porter and Bravo supported KFMG grant applications while located in Des Moines.
- A Dolly Parton tribute show was held in Des Moines, while ABC broadcast election ads and Trump approved the release of Epstein files.
- WalletHub ranked both Des Moines and Cedar Rapids as safe cities, and noted Cedar Rapids' location within Middle America.
- Des Moines Public Schools is constructing a new arts academy, Moulton Arts Academy, in Des Moines.
- Chuck Grassley was operating within Des Moines, the state capital, on October 19, 2026.
- Polk and Black Hawk Counties reported flood damage following a record wet September in Des Moines.
- Suku Radia is a member of a nonprofit organization that is proposing a project in Des Moines.
- The Iowa Department of Transportation implemented a plastic road additive in Des Moines.
- Dealerships continue selling Chevrolet vehicles in Des Moines.
- McGowan and Dawson held a debate in Des Moines, with both opposing Russian economic deals and sanctions.
- Rob Sand attended church in Des Moines on October 13th.
- Obama's staff attended a political fundraiser event in Des Moines on October 13, 2026.
- A shooting incident in Des Moines shut down Interstate 35 on October 7th.
- Jerrica Marshall managed the Des Moines farmers market while Heritage Omaha began developing a new public market in Omaha.
- Hubbell Homes installs radon mitigation systems in Central Iowa, while local water utilities must meet EPA standards.
- A bus tour traveling between Des Moines and Omaha is linked to religious teachings on voting rights.
September 2026
27 events- The state tax regime of Iowa is now limiting the revenue available to local government bodies.
- Farmers near Des Moines lost crops.
- Paws and Pints, a business co-owned by Kyle Casey, has established its base in Des Moines, Iowa, and is exploring future expansion into Oklahoma City.
- Adam Selzer, a native of Des Moines, now works in Chicago ghost tours with a focus on cemetery interests.
- Housing shortage drives workers to Des Moines.
- Lennar Corp establishes its first homebuilding operation in Iowa, entering the Des Moines market with new communities.
- Automated license plate readers are documented in Des Moines.
- A regional economic event in Des Moines features sponsors including Meta, Deloitte, and MidAmerican Energy Company.
- Kelly Osbourne attended a fashion show in Des Moines, sponsored by OnlyFans, and was seen with several celebrities.
- Updates include an annual conference at Drake University, a proposed Morgan Valley plant in western Linn County, and a Planning and Zoning Committee meeting in Cedar Rapids.
- The capital city of Des Moines reflects the economic decline and political stagnation of the state of Iowa.
- IFFC held its annual banquet in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 20, 2026.
- Scott Sanders presented budget recommendations in Des Moines, Iowa, addressing a city budget gap caused by state tax law.
- A radio broadcasting company operates from its studios in Des Moines.
- The article outlines the career trajectory of Neven Conrad, detailing his education at Iowa Central Community College, his law school attendance in Des Moines, and his practice in Humboldt County.
- Heavy rainfall impacts service industry operations in Des Moines.
- First Bank contributed to the Member Impact Fund in Des Moines.
- Diogenes Ayala serves as Public Safety and Security Manager in Des Moines.
- An arts organization is based in the state capital of Iowa, Des Moines.
- Columbia Insurance partners with FHLB Des Moines.
- Hoffman is a Clive homeowner, and Chris Coleman is the president of the BBB of Greater Des Moines.
- A nurse residing in Des Moines inherited land located in Story County on September 10, 2026.
- A study center has been launched to analyze the agricultural economy of the state of Iowa.
- Simplicity Group acquired Whitney and Associates, LLC, a company that was based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- Central Iowa water authority served Grimes and Des Moines on September 1, 2026.
- A deployment related to the war with Iran was reported in Des Moines on September 1, 2026.
- Overnight storms caused property damage in the Des Moines area.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
5 events- Principal Financial Group, Inc., a financial services company, is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- MidAmerican Energy Company serves customers in the Des Moines metro area.
- A company operates in Des Moines and serves the Central Iowa corridor.
- Des Moines is a city located within the state of Iowa.
- Accelerated development of improved cassava varieties and hosting of an international dialogue for awardees in Des Moines.