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 has paused its sister city relationship with Saint-Étienne, France, due to lack of communication. The city maintains active partnerships with Kofu, Japan; Shijiazhuang, China; and Pristina, Kosovo. The sister cities program aims to promote cultural exchange, economic development and international understanding. Sherill Whisenand says sister city relationships can be a lot like dating. You have to court them, devote time and attention, and occasionally take them out on the town.
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1 week ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Inspired by author Thomas W. Duncan, Colleen Mullen Conrad has spearheaded the revitalization of six historic buildings in Casey, Iowa. Mullen Conrad's projects include a restaurant, sports bar and an apartment, spurred by a desire to preserve the town's history. The renovations have brought renewed activity and a creative "bug" to Casey, inspiring others to invest in the town's future.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
The Des Moines City Council approved the purchase of two fire engines and a ladder truck for roughly $5 million. The new equipment will replace aging vehicles in the fire department's fleet, which typically last 10 years in service and five years in reserve. Des Moines is refreshing its fleet with some new fire and ladder trucks. Des Moines City Council on Monday, June 9, unanimously approved purchasing two fire engines and a ladder truck to replace aging ones.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Seven historic Des Moines buildings are at risk of demolition or irreparable damage. The Des Moines Heritage Trust released its annual list to raise awareness of preserving historic structures. Two buildings, the Butler Building and Jefferson Apartments, reappeared on the list from its initial edition in 2023.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Virginia Barreda
Des Moines plans a $12 million reconstruction of East Army Post Road to improve safety and encourage redevelopment. The project will convert the road to three lanes, add sidewalks and a trail, and install new storm sewers. Two roundabouts are planned at nearby intersections to reduce serious crashes.
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