Local Government

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson: "Dubuque's metropolitan status is critical to attracting new business and obtaining federal resources for the community."

Des Moines Water Works says that the record water shortages can amplify water quality problems and water treatment costs.

Polk County Supervisors approved, 5 to 0, a $65 Million Bond referendum that will fund several recreation, water quality, and...

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines City Council on Monday, June 28 will consider an amendment to Rule 37...

Bryan Burkhardt defeated Jim Gorsche and Adam Haar in the special election to win the vacant seat on Johnston's City...

Property tax revenues collected per capita in Iowa amounted to $1,702 in FY 2018, the 15th highest level among the...

Des Moines officials have outlined numerous daytime cooling locations at which residents can seek refuge from these dangerously high temperatures...

The Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a cash incentive lottery to encourage vaccinations with weekly drawings of $1000...

A petition questioning the use of a local option sales tax by a group of 250 Indianola residents was recently...

Des Moines Water Works will begin implementing its Water Shortage Plan because of drought-induced low river levels and record-breaking customer...