North DSM News

Reynolds allocates $2 million in CARES Act funding for a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine

By James Ledbetter | Nov 5, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds has allocated about $2 million in CARES Act funding to support the development of a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Office of Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation wins awards for comprehensive plan

By James Ledbetter | Oct 29, 2020

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department's Live DSM comprehensive plan won the Advancing Diversity and Social Change Award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association and the Honor Award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Polk County boosts traffic enforcement after increase in speeding citations

By James Ledbetter | May 5, 2020

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it is dealing with drivers who think the COVID-19 pandemic gives them a license to exceed the speed limits, according to KCCI Channel 8.