DES MOINES, Iowa — A plan to renovate one of the major (and few) north/south thoroughfares in Des Moines is advancing through City Council. The $17.5 million project would give an extensive, much-needed update to 2nd Ave. from University Ave. north to the Des Moines River. The work would touch nearly every part of the […]
DES MOINES, Iowa — Indira Sheumaker hasn’t been seen at a Des Moines City Council meeting since early March, but her presence was still being felt on Monday. The Council–sans Sheumaker, who resigned last month, approved an ordinance that would require mayors and council members to attend meetings or risk sanctions, which could lead to […]