Des Moines native Melissa McCollum will lead Iowa's largest public library system. McCollum, who has more than 20 years of experience in library leadership roles and public service positions, has been ...

The Des Moines Public Library makes up about 4% of Des Moines' general fund. A recent discussion raised fears over how much ...

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders said the new state property tax-cutting legislation is the latest in a decade's worth of damaging changes.

A partnership between Des Moines Public Schools and the city's public libraries gives students access to library resources using their school IDs. The partnership has drawn criticism from groups like ...

Iowans wanted lower property tax bills, so they need to accept grim talks about support for local services, too, writes the ...

Nothing makes the holiday season brighter than music. As we approach December, venues in and around Des Moines have lined up several acts to close out 2025. Here’s a look at the acts bringing holiday ...