Virginia Barreda
City and County Government Reporter at Des Moines Register
Covering city and county government for @DMRegister | Past:@Salem_Statesman | @Loyolachicago grad | Tampa native | [email protected]
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1 week ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Des Moines' Drake neighborhood just became home to a new designated local landmark that's over a century old. Des Moines City Council members this week unanimously approved making Ulysses S. Grant School, 1031 23rd St., a local landmark. Built in 1885 in an architectural style reflective of city school buildings of the time, the school is considered one of the city's oldest surviving public school buildings, according to City Council agenda documents.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Polk County supervisors voted 4-1 to reinstate a vacancy review program to analyze vacant positions for potential cost savings. In a split vote, the board also approved to restructure a budget manager position to include an increased salary range. Interim county administrator Frank Marasco criticized a prior compensation study, citing flaws in the process despite agreeing with the data.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Des Moines City Council approved a $986 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City officials plan to address the deficit through cuts, reallocation of funds, and increased revenue streams like raising parking fines. The Capital Improvement Program outlines major projects such as street reconstruction, new restrooms, and building renovations. Des Moines City Council unanimously approved the city's $986 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Residential property values in Polk County, Iowa, saw an average increase of nearly 10% this year. This increase, while significant, is less than half the 22% average increase seen in 2023. The demand for housing in the Des Moines metro area continues to outpace supply, contributing to rising property values. Despite the increase in assessed values, the final impact on property tax bills remains uncertain.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Des Moines City Council will finally vote on the recommended budget, which includes a $17 million shortfall from property tax laws and rising costs. Creative Visions' Violence Intervention Program is the latest service to see the chopping block. Catch up on what other cuts the council plans to vote on at Monday's 5 p.m. meeting.
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