Beginning May 1, Blank Park Zoo's summer hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2:59. Wells Fargo Arena is the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts since its opening in 2005. As of the 2020 census, the population of Ankeny was 67,887, making it the seventh largest city in the state. In 1857, the name "Fort Des Moines" was shortened to "Des Moines", and it was designated as the second state capital, previously at Iowa City. The station was on air from 1981 until 1998; its license renewal was successfully challenged in a seven-year legal battle that dragged on for most of the 1990s over an unauthorized two-year silence period and the illegal presence of a convicted felon as an officer of the station's licensee. The capital was moved to Des Moines from Iowa City, to be nearer the projected center of population for the state. People of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race, formed 12.0% of the population (9.4% Mexican, 0.7% Salvadoran, 0.3% Guatemalan, 0.3% Puerto Rican, 0.1% Honduran, 0.1% Ecuadorian, 0.1% Cuban, 0.1% Spaniard, 0.1% Spanish). Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie told Axios Tuesday that he's "not seriously thinking about" a gubernatorial run at this time. [25] In 1912, Des Moines still had eight locals of the United Mine Workers union, representing 1,410 miners. 1916. pp. The Des Moines skywalk also began to take shape during the 1980s. The announcement via the web and social media comes shortly after Sen. Hatch delivered the required petition signatures to the Des Moines City Clerk. "But, again, I think this is a state-of-the-art facility that can handle this type of waste." A component of CIRALG, the Des Moines Area Transportation Planning Committee, survived and received official designation as the MPO for the Des Moines region, changing its name in 1993 to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. DES MOINES - Former Iowa City Mayor Ross Wilburn was selected Saturday as the next chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party, becoming the first Black Iowan to lead one of the state's major. The city's racial make up during the 2010 census was 76.4% White, 10.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 4.4% Asian (1.2% Vietnamese, 0.9% Laotian, 0.4% Burmese, 0.3% Asian Indian, 0.3% Thai, 0.2% Chinese, 0.2% Cambodian, 0.2% Filipino, 0.1% Hmong, 0.1% Korean, 0.1% Nepalese), 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.0% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 80. Des Moines's public transit system, operated by DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit), which was the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority until October 2006, consists entirely of buses, including regular in-city routes and express and commuter buses to outlying suburban areas. Des Moines' strong job market, low cost of living and entertainment options have lured many young professionals to the metro area. Historic Jordan House in West Des Moines is a stately Victorian home built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the first white settler in West Des Moines, James C. Jordan. On this edition of Iowa Press, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart discuss various issues of importance at the city government leve. Iowa grows corn, raises hogs and nurtures presidential dreams. ; Last Session of Old CouncilFirst Regular Meeting of New Council", "Our New Servants. [54] Des Moines has been referred to as the "Hartford of the West" and "Insurance Capital" because of this. 1880. pp. City manager The city manager is the city's chief executive. The city is also home to Des Moines University, an osteopathic medical school. He is the longest serving Mayor in Des Moines history. Admission rates are $13 for an adult, $8 for a child (3-12 years), and $11 for a senior. What he's saying: "I'm hoping others will step up," Cownie said. Elected Mayor: 2005 Current Term Expires: December 31, 2025 Contact Information: bandeweg@urbandale.org Phone: 515-283-3106. Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines, as part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area. Upon completion, it will feature a 1.2-mile (1.9km) recreational trail connecting the east and west sides of downtown via two pedestrian bridges. In both 1993 and 2008, the flooding river overtopped the reservoir spillway. [16][17], Des Moines traces its origins to May 1843, when Captain James Allen supervised the construction of a fort on the site where the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers merge. Simpson College, Upper Iowa University, William Penn University, and Purdue University Global. The Center houses a collection of artwork from the 19th century to the present. It is mostly a level prairie with a few swells or hills around it. The Des Moines Menace soccer club, a member of USL League Two, also play at Drake Stadium. 10. 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On Saturday, September 18, join Des Moines Parks and Recreation for the 2021 Mayor's Annual Ride and Run (MARR) In addition to the bike ride, Des Moines Parks and Recreation will offer a 4-Mile Run and Family Fun Walk to the day's events. The new central branch of the Des Moines Public Library, designed by renowned architect David Chipperfield of London, opened on April 8, 2006. The mayor also represents the city on the state, national, and international levels. Iowa Public Radio broadcasts several stations in the Des Moines area, all of which are owned by Iowa State University and operated on campus. Continued growth resulted in the construction of several schools, churches and new buildings. Des Moines, IA 50310 MAP (515) 255-7265 We are located just .2 miles from the Inter-Urban Trail that connects Beaverdale to Trestle to Trestle and Neal Smith Trail. West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the census of 2020,[46] the population was 214,133. Young families are part of that buying boom, and the fast-expanding surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools and clean, safe neighborhoods. SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - The fallout continues from Tuesday night's vote of no confidence in Silvis Mayor Matt Carter, now a county . Council / Intergovernmental Assignments: 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65years of age or older. An extension of the art center is downtown in an urban museum space, featuring three or four exhibitions each year. The skyline of Des Moines changed in the 1970s and the 1980s, when several new skyscrapers were built. "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri sets his eye on Council Bluffs for his next restaurant . Des Moines Mayor Contact Information. The new Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater and the Iowa Events Center opened in 2005. Following the defeat of Abby Finkenauer and the retirement of Dave Loebsack from Congress, Axne became the sole Democrat in Iowa's delegation in 2021. Polk County is located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a household in the city was $38,408, and the median income for a family was $46,590. [98] Although outside of Des Moines, Jester Park has 1,834 acres (742ha) of land along the western shore of Saylorville Lake and can be reached from the Neil Smith Trail over the Saylorville Dam. Open daily from May through October, the Living History Farms include a 1700 Ioway Indian village, 1850 pioneer farm, 1875 frontier town, 1900 horse-powered farm, and a modern crop center. The Capitol grounds include a World War II memorial with sculpture and Wall of Memories, the 1894 Soldiers and Sailors Monument of the Civil War and memorials honoring those who served in the SpanishAmerican, Korean, and Vietnam Wars. Located just south of the downtown, the centerpiece of the park is a lighted 1.9-mile (3.1km) Kruidenier Trail, encircling it entirely. As of the 2000 census, there were 198,682 people, 80,504 households, and 48,704 families in the city. Nearby are the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens and Pavilion, named in honor of the former governor whose influence helped relocate thousands of Vietnamese refugees to Iowa homes in the 1970s and 1980s. Job Title Annual Salary Hourly Wage; VP Mayor: $129,784: $62.40: Director Mayor: $108,916: $52.36: Mobile Mayor: $99,736: $47.95: Deputy Mayor: It was formed in 1965 as the Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission (CIRPC) and was reconstituted in 1973 with a new governance structure. Des Moines plays host to a growing number of nationally acclaimed cultural events, including the annual Des Moines Arts Festival in June, Metro Arts Jazz in July,[63] Iowa State Fair in August, and the World Food & Music Festival in September. The History of Polk County, Iowa. Low-power FM stations include KFMG-LP 99.1, a community radio station broadcasting from the Hotel Fort Des Moines and also webstreamed. [83] It was ranked 71st by Nielsen Media Research for the 20082009 television season with 432,410 television households. Iowa's tallest building, Principal Financial Group's 45-story tower at 801 Grand was built in 1991, and the 19-story EMC Insurance Building was erected in 1997. Image Mayor Term began Term ended Political party Notes Benjamin Luce: October 1853: 1854: Lampson P. Sherman: 1854: 1855: Barlow Granger: November 1855: 1856: William DeFord: November . But that all ended on Monday, when the Jaguars staged a second half comeback and beat Cedar Falls (16-6), 54-47,. Forget the Wahlberg brothers. This was some 200 miles (320km) from the Des Moines River. 2:09. These lines remain in use but are now operated by Union Pacific and BNSF. The per capita income for the city was $29,064. Deputy Mayor. Other major employers in Des Moines include UnityPoint Health, Mercy Medical Center, MidAmerican Energy Company, CDS Global, UPS, Firestone Agricultural Tire Company, EDS, Drake University, Titan Tire, The Des Moines Register, Anderson Erickson, Dee Zee and EMCO. In 1882 MacVicar moved to Des Moines. The Sauk and Meskwaki did not fare well in Des Moines. For the most current election-related information, visit the Des Moines County, Iowa, Elections website at https . All items (1) # A B C D E F G H I J K 0:00. The state's largest city, it is a communication hub and also a major insurance, retailing, manufacturing (notably tires and farm implements), governmental, and publishing centre (especially for farm journals). Earlier this year, Des Moines adopted some of the most ambitious city-level sustainability goals in the country, seeking to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve net-zero . Des Moines (/dmn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. The Black Diamond mine, near the south end of the West Seventh Street Bridge, sank a 150-foot (46m) mine shaft to reach a 5-foot-thick (1.5m) coal bed. Dan Carlino, Hilton Des Moines Downtown Chris Connolly, Iowa Events Center Paula Dierenfeld, Mayor, City of Johnston Jeff Fleming, Des Moines Art Center Sarah Haines, ITA Group Brian Hardin, Drake University Greg Hudson, Councilperson, City of West Des Moines The ornamental fountains that stood along the riverbank were buried in the 1950s when the city began a postindustrial decline that lasted until the late 1980s. In Iowa, Des Moines' mayor earns $52,000 as of 2016 and the mayor of Cedar Rapids has an annual salary of $35,203. [11], Some historians and researchers lacking linguistic or Algonquianist training concluded that Moingona meant "people by the portage" or something similar, a reference to the Des Moines Rapids. This restored 1883 Italianate Victorian houses exhibits, artifacts, and information covering four generations of Henry Wallaces and other family members. He is a 1980 graduate of Valley High School. A new minority station, KJMC, went on the air in 1999 as a result of a competing application to the license renewal. About 12.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. Primarily funded by the Principal Financial Group, the Riverwalk is a multi-year jointly funded project also funded by the city and state. A 2007 article in The New York Times said, "If you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably no better place to go than Des Moines. The Des Moines Skywalk System has been criticized for hurting street-level business, though a recent initiative has been made to make street-level Skywalk entrances more visible. "[22] The city started to rebuild from scratch. As a center of financial and insurance services, other major corporations headquartered outside of Iowa have a presence in the Des Moines Metro area, including Wells Fargo, Voya Financial, and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). People who reported a combination of multiple races may be counted multiple times, so the sum of all percentages will exceed 100%. The Opera offers educational and outreach programs and is one of the largest performing arts organizations in the state. [61], The Chicago Tribune wrote that Iowa's capital city has "walker-friendly downtown streets and enough outdoor sculpture, sleek buildings, storefronts and cafes to delight the most jaded stroller".[62]. There are people from nearly every state, and Dutch, Swedes, etc.[21]. Other railroads used the East Des Moines Union Station. [32] The Des Moines river is controlled upstream by Saylorville Reservoir. The Des Moines market, which originally consisted of Polk, Dallas, Story, and Warren counties,[83] was ranked 91st by Arbitron as of the fall of 2007 with a population of 512,000 aged 12 and older. Angela Connolly, Past Chair . General Email mailbox@iowaleague.org. The city's population was 214,133 as of the 2020 census. The Temple for Performing Arts and Des Moines Playhouse are other venues for live theatre, comedy, and performance arts. The Mayors' Institute on City Design is a leadership initiative of the National Endowment for . The 110,000-square-foot (10,000m2) Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater offers seven interactive learning areas, live programs, and hands-on activities encouraging learning and fun for all ages. In addition to the Drake Relays, Drake Stadium has hosted multiple NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[96]. The population was 11,558 in the 2020 U.S. Census, an increase from 10,938 in 2000. Giles H. Turner was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives and as mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. DeSantis is tentatively expected to appear in Iowa during the first half of March, making stops in Davenport and Des Moines, according to the people briefed on his schedule who requested anonymity . The fort was abandoned in 1846 after the Sauk and Meskwaki were removed from the state and shifted to the Indian Territory.[18]. [2] The current Mayor of Des Moines is Frank Cownie (nonpartisan). Members of a crowd applaud and hold up signs at a One Iowa rally at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines on April 3, 2009. [97] These trails are near several recreational facilities including the Pete Crivaro Park, Principal Park, the Principal Riverwalk, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Union Park and its Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, Birdland Park and the Birdland Marina/Boatramp on the Des Moines River, Riverview Park, McHenry Park, and River Drive Park. The mayor presides over city council meetings and official city ceremonies. Mayors of Des Moines, 1853-1960 (may be incomplete!) Additional skyscrapers were built in the 1990s, including Iowa's tallest. The Des Moines Water Works Facility, which obtains the city's drinking water from the Raccoon River, is entirely within the Water Works Park. The Des Moines Symphony performs frequently at different venues. The Des Moines Register will keep an. [84] But in June 2011 it was moved up to 72nd with the addition of Boone, Clarke, Greene, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison and Marion counties.[85]. Thomas Michael Franklin "Frank" Cownie (born 1948) is the current mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. Additionally, magazine publisher Meredith Corporation was based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. Prior to joining the City of West Des Moines, Hadden served as the Executive Director of Metro Waste Authority from 1996 to 2014. 3 min read CLASS 5A Monday, Feb. 27: First Round 10:00 a.m. - #2 Johnston 70,. The museum features a genealogy and Iowa history library, museum gift shop, and cafe. More than 250 mayors are attending the three-day conference, some of whom voiced concerns for furloughed federal employees during the partial government shutdown. Preston Daniels, the first African American elected Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa, was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1945. WOI 640am, the networks flagship station, and WOI-FM 90.1, the networks flagship "Studio One" station, are both based out of Ames and serve as the area's National Public Radio outlets. The election is Nov. 7. In 1967, the city changed its government to elect four of the seven city council members from single-member districts or wards, rather than at-large. This building honors Des Moines' past and Iowa's contribution to world hunger. ; Mayor Phillips Assumed Reins of Government Yesterday", "Mayor Lane of Des Moines Appoints his Officers", "New Officials at Des Moines remove police; First act of new administration is to discharge Chief of Police, Captain and two Detectives", "John MacVicar The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa", "Mayor Dwight N. Lewis dies; Heart Attack fatal at Home", "Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_mayors_of_Des_Moines,_Iowa&oldid=1111582318, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 September 2022, at 19:29. the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020. Age spread: 24.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65years of age or older. The district is anchored in the state capital, Des Moines; it includes much of the state's southwest quadrant, including Council Bluffs. This modern granite and glass structure at the foot of the State Capitol Building houses permanent and temporary exhibits exploring the people, places, events, and issues of Iowa's past. Although a full merger was soundly rejected, many city and county departments and programs have been consolidated. Cownie assumed office in 2004. [49], As of the census of 2010, there were 203,433 people, 81,369 households, and 47,491 families residing in the city. Winters are slightly colder than Chicago, but still warmer than Minneapolis, with summer temperatures being very similar between the Upper Midwest metropolitan areas. Among its three theaters include the 216-seat Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 175-seat John Deere Adventure Theater featuring live performances, and a 50-foot (15m) domed Star Theater. Dixon, J. M (1876). Other municipal elections. A member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, within the NAIA, they field 21 varsity athletic teams. In 1864, the Des Moines Coal Company was organized to begin the first systematic mining in the region. Des Moines is also home to the main campuses of three four-year private colleges: Drake University, Grand View University, and Mercy College of Health Sciences. Mayor City Council Information City Hall Meeting Location 400 Robert D Ray Drive Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 283-4944 City Council Meeting Agendas Email the Mayor/City Council Request Mayor Appearance Request a Proclamation Carl Voss At Large Connie Boesen At Large Indira Sheumaker Ward I Linda Westergaard Ward II Josh Mandelbaum Ward III Joe Gatto The population was 198,682 in 2000 and grew slightly to 200,538 in 2009. What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Mayor Jobs in Des Moines. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. The Des Moines city council designated I-235 as the John MacVicar Freeway in October of 1963 to honor both men. The Des Moines Performing Arts routinely hosts touring Broadway shows and other live professional theater. The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. He also owns and operates Cownie Furs, a store that has been in his family for generations. The state launched two exceeding long shots, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama, to the White House, giving each a look and listen when. By 1880, Des Moines had a population of 22,408, making it Iowa's largest city. Councils usually consist of 5 to 9 members including a mayor. Des Moines averaged 1.71 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8.[72]. who13.com. 1 List of mayors; 2 See also; 3 Notes. The only international service is cargo service, but there have been discussions about adding an international terminal. The mayor of Lincoln, Neb., has an annual income of just under $83,606. Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the organization's delegation to COP27, the United Nation's Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. [73][74] Today, this line constitutes the mainline of the Iowa Interstate Railroad. Built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith, the Salisbury House contains authentic 16th-century English oak and rafters dating to Shakespeare's days, numerous other architectural features re-purposed from other historic English homes, and an internationally significant collection of original fine art, tapestries, decorative art, furniture, musical instruments, and rare books and documents. It is located on, and named after, the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivire des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". It is also the county seat of Polk County. Iowa has one of the lowest insurance premium taxes in the nation at 1%, and doesn't charge any premium taxes on qualified life insurance plans, making the state attractive to insurance business. Mayors of mid-sized cities typically earn much less than their big-city counterparts. "[10], Des Moines takes its name from Fort Des Moines (184346), which was named for the Des Moines River. [99], The Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission, with members from the City of Des Moines and the suburbs of Cumming, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Urbandale, and Ankeny, maintains sister city relationships with:[100]. Des Moines State Register, Print. They were later joined by the 33-story Des Moines Marriott Hotel (1981), the 25-story HUB Tower and 25-story Plaza Building (1985). 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; . ; Last Session of Old CouncilFirst Regular Meeting of New Council", "Our New Servants. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Meredith published Better Homes and Gardens, one of the most widely circulated publications in the United States. Fall brings pleasant temperatures and colorful fall foliage. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Benjamin Luce 1853-54 Lampson P. Sherman 1854-55 Barlow Granger 1855-56 William DeFord 1856-57 Charles W. Nash 1857 William H. McHenry 1857-58 H. E. Lemoreaux 1858-59 R. L. Tidrick 1859-60 P. H. W. Latshaw 1860-61 Ira Cook 1861 W. S. Barnes 1861-62 . [75] There have been proposals to extend Amtrak's planned ChicagoMoline Quad City Rocket to Des Moines via the Iowa Interstate Railroad.[76][77]. [13], Based on archaeological evidence, the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers has attracted humans for at least 7,000 years. Male full-time workers had a median income of $47,048 versus $40,290 for female workers. Des Moines is also home to the Drake University Bulldogs, an NCAA Division I member of the Missouri Valley Conference, primarily playing northwest of downtown at the on-campus Drake Stadium and Knapp Center. For more information, see. The illegal whiskey trade, combined with the destruction of traditional lifeways, led to severe problems for their society. The 20-Mile Bike Ride will start at Principal Park (1 Line Drive) and will go Lake to Lake . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 90.65 square miles (234.78km2),[36] of which 88.93 square miles (230.33km2) is land and 1.73 square miles (4.48km2) is covered by water. The former library now serves as the home and headquarters of the Norman Borlaug/World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. [24] By 1908, Des Moines' coal resources were largely exhausted. Living History Farms in suburban Urbandale tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life in a 500-acre (2.0km2) open-air museum with interpreters dressed in period costume who recreate the daily routines of early Iowans. West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 222-3610 Fax: (515) 222-3638 Hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, USA. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. The six-county metropolitan area is ranked 83rd in terms of population in the United States with 699,292 residents according to the 2019 estimate by the United States Census Bureau, and is the largest metropolitan area fully located within the state. West Des Moines has five council members and a mayor. The Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) is a publicly owned, municipal water utility founded 1871 in Des Moines, Iowa, which provides water to half a million residents of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. Published: Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:55 PM PST. The former Des Moines Public Library building (now the home of the World Food Prize); the United States central Post Office, built by the federal government (now the Polk County Administrative Building, with a newer addition); and the City Hall are surviving examples of the 19001910 buildings. Ray is survived by his . 11. The ornate interior also features a grand staircase, mural "Westward", five-story law library, scale model of the USS Iowa, and collection of first lady dolls. A landscaped promenade along the street level is planned. Its first mine, north of town on the river's west side, was exhausted by 1873. This enabled a broader representation of voters. Four smaller domes flank the main dome. Ballet Des Moines was established in 2002. I have been into but four of them Society is as varied as the buildings are. He was re-elected in 2019 to his fifth term. On the northern side of the city of Des Moines and passing through the cities of Altoona, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale and West Des Moines, I-35 and I-80 converge into a long concurrency while I-235 takes a direct route through Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines before meeting up with I-35 and I-80 on the western edge of the metro. 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