Jason Clayworth
Reporter at Axios
Writer at Axios Des Moines Newsletter
Reporter at Axios Des Moines
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axios.com | Jason Clayworth
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosDes Moines' 18 municipal spraygrounds each use just over 33,000 gallons of water daily on average during full summer hours, according to city estimates. Why it matters: Spraygrounds offer free, accessible relief during hot Iowa summers and have long been viewed as a public health measure. They were temporarily shut down earlier this month to help alleviate the metro's crisis in removing enough nitrates from water to meet daily demands.
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axios.com | Jason Clayworth |Linh Ta
Linh here. I got a Coffee Hop pass last year, so I've been visiting a range of coffee shops across the metro. Recently, I went to The Coffeesmith in Waukee. ☕ Coffee: Good coffee with fun flavors, including peanut butter cup mocha. ✨ Vibes: The shop gives Christian bookstore aesthetics. What my mom would think: When did so many high schoolers start drinking coffee??
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axios.com | Jason Clayworth
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosPolk County's legal bills are piling up amid new lawsuits from a top county official. Why it matters: Taxpayers are footing the bill for long-running internal disputes, now stretching into a third lawsuit. Some of the latest allegations also raise questions about transparency in government operations. Catch up quick: Deputy county administrator Sarah Boese first sued in 2022, accusing Supervisor Matt McCoy of sexually harassing her in 2020, which he has denied.
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axios.com | Jason Clayworth |Sami Sparber
Data: Redfin analysis of MLS records; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios VisualsDes Moines homebuyers are purchasing a greater share of newer homes than buyers in most major U.S. cities, thanks to new construction and a residual impact from the pandemic. Why it matters: America's housing stock is aging, but building in some metros is better meeting demand, which can affect housing affordability.
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axios.com | Jason Clayworth
The 25-story Financial Center was constructed in 1972 and has been primarily used as commercial office space with ground-level retail. Photo: Courtesy of the Polk County AssessorHousing developers proposed$197 million in Des Moines projects via tax credit applications this month.
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