General Email mailbox@iowaleague.org. Zach Nunn is an American politician and U.S. Air Force officer. Cynthia Lynne Axne is an American politician who is the U.S. representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district since 2019. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. Address: 324 34th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: 515-240-8786 Term Expires 12/31/25 Kevin retired from West Des Moines Water Works in January of 2019 after 31 years of service. The consolidated city-county government would have had a full-time mayor and a 15-member council that would have been divided among the city and its suburbs. Characteristics of household ownership of cars in Des Moines are similar to national averages. John Sr was mayor more than once (1896-1900, 1916-1918, 1928) and John Jr served as Mayor from 1942 to 1948. 20.9% were of German, 10.3% Irish, 9.1% "American" and 8.0% English ancestry, according to Census 2000. "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri sets his eye on Council Bluffs for his next restaurant . Des Moines Mayor Contact Information. Influenza had been circulating in the city for the past two weeks, but the number of cases reported had been small. "[10], Des Moines takes its name from Fort Des Moines (184346), which was named for the Des Moines River. Additional skyscrapers were built in the 1990s, including Iowa's tallest. In recent years, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Facebook[8][9] have built data-processing and logistical facilities in the Des Moines area. The Census does not distinguish between Latino origins alone or in combination. The median age in the city was 33.5 years. The Des Moines Symphony performs frequently at different venues. The Water Works Park recreational trails link to downtown Des Moines by travelling past Gray's Lake and back across the Raccoon River via either along the Meredith Trail near Principal Park, or along the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Meredith published Better Homes and Gardens, one of the most widely circulated publications in the United States. DES MOINES, Iowa [September 19, 2019] - Former State Senator and affordable housing builder Jack Hatch announced today his campaign for Des Moines Mayor for the November 5th general election. Built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith, the Salisbury House contains authentic 16th-century English oak and rafters dating to Shakespeare's days, numerous other architectural features re-purposed from other historic English homes, and an internationally significant collection of original fine art, tapestries, decorative art, furniture, musical instruments, and rare books and documents. The election is Nov. 7. A bridge in the park crosses the Raccoon River. Developed by the city's Asian community, the Gardens include a three-story Chinese pavilion, bonsai landscaping, and granite sculptures to highlight the importance of diversity and recognize Asian American contributions in Iowa. In November 2005, Des Moines voters approved a measure that allowed the city to annex parcels of land in the northeast, southeast, and southern corners of Des Moines without agreement by local residents, particularly areas bordering the Iowa Highway 5/U.S. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, Cognizant, Voya Financial, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ACE Limited, Marsh, Monsanto, and Corteva have large operations in or near the metropolitan area. One newspaper reported: "It is a fact that the location of Fort Des Moines among the Sac and Fox Indians (under its present commander) for the last two years, had corrupted them more and lowered them deeper in the scale of vice and degradation, than all their intercourse with the whites for the ten years previous". These lines remain in use but are now operated by Union Pacific and BNSF. The Des Moines metropolitan area, officially known as the Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is located at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River. By Hernan Gutierrez. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Oskaloosa was a national center of bituminous coal mining. 2:59. The Temple for Performing Arts and Des Moines Playhouse are other venues for live theatre, comedy, and performance arts. With over four miles of enclosed walkway, it is one of the largest of such systems in the United States. Benjamin Luce 1853-54 Lampson P. Sherman 1854-55 Barlow Granger 1855-56 William DeFord 1856-57 Charles W. Nash 1857 William H. McHenry 1857-58 H. E. Lemoreaux 1858-59 R. L. Tidrick 1859-60 P. H. W. Latshaw 1860-61 Ira Cook 1861 W. S. Barnes 1861-62 . Cownie: Thank you, good to be here. Prominent artists in the Salisbury House collection include Joseph Stella, Lillian Genth, Anthony van Dyck and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. The Des Moines Register is the city's primary daily newspaper. Capital and largest city of Iowa, United States, "Des Moines" redirects here. Iowa Public Radio broadcasts several stations in the Des Moines area, all of which are owned by Iowa State University and operated on campus. The Water Works Park trails connect westward to Valley Junction and the recreational trails of the western suburbs: Windsor Heights, Urbandale, Clive, and Waukee. Cownie was first elected in 2003 after serving on the Des Moines City Council. Under his leadership, Metro Waste provided environmentally sound and cost- effective services for 16 cities and Polk County. Other annual festivals and events include: Des Moines Beer Week, 80/35 Music Festival, 515 Alive Music Festival, ArtFest Midwest, Blue Ribbon Bacon Fest,[65] CelebrAsian Heritage Festival, Des Moines Pride Festival, Des Moines Renaissance Faire, Festa Italiana, Festival of Trees and Lights, World Food & Music Festival, I'll Make Me a World Iowa, Latino Heritage Festival, Oktoberfest, Winefest, ImaginEve!, Iowa's Premier Beer, Wine & Food Show, and Wild Rose Film Festival. Following the defeat of Abby Finkenauer and the retirement of Dave Loebsack from Congress, Axne became the sole Democrat in Iowa's delegation in 2021. 670-676. The Des Moines area is a fast-growing metro area. The mayor of Hattiesburg, Miss. The population was 198,682 in 2000 and grew slightly to 200,538 in 2009. The station aired programming aimed at the African American community in central Iowa. The Principal Charity Classic, a Champions Tour golf event, is held at Wakonda Club in late May or early June. Des Moines's public transit system, operated by DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit), which was the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority until October 2006, consists entirely of buses, including regular in-city routes and express and commuter buses to outlying suburban areas. Other municipal elections. Des Moines serves as the capital of the U.S. state of Iowa The metro area consists of six counties in central Iowa: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, Guthrie, and Jasper. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Mayors_of_Des_Moines,_Iowa&oldid=954651628, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 May 2020, at 15:46. 1880. pp. On May 25, 1846, the state legislature designated Fort Des Moines as the seat of Polk County. in: Politicians from Des Moines, Iowa, Mayors of places in Iowa, Mayors by city in the United States, Mayors of United States state capitals Mayors of Des Moines, Iowa Category page View source This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the City of Des Moines in the U.S. state of Iowa. DeSantis is tentatively expected to appear in Iowa during the first half of March, making stops in Davenport and Des Moines, according to the people briefed on his schedule who requested anonymity . 0:00. [97] These trails are near several recreational facilities including the Pete Crivaro Park, Principal Park, the Principal Riverwalk, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Union Park and its Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, Birdland Park and the Birdland Marina/Boatramp on the Des Moines River, Riverview Park, McHenry Park, and River Drive Park. Retrieved 16 June 2020. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Among the exhibits include a tropical rain forest, Australian Outback, and Africa. Built in 1877 by prominent pioneer businessman Hoyt Sherman, Hoyt Sherman Place mansion was Des Moines' first public art gallery and houses a distinctive collection of 19th and 20th century artwork. ABC affiliate WOI-TV channel 5 and CW affiliate KCWI-TV channel 23 are both licensed to Ames and broadcast from studios in West Des Moines. The West Capitol Terrace provides the entrance from the west to the state's grandest building, the State Capitol Building. This enabled a broader representation of voters. [93], Commercial television stations serving Des Moines include CBS affiliate KCCI channel 8, NBC affiliate WHO-DT channel 13, and Fox affiliate KDSM-TV channel 17. The national average was 8.7 percent in 2016. Kathleen Salisbury (319) 753-8124 salisburyk@burlingtoniowa.org Mayor Jon Billups Term Ends: 2025 All members are elected as council and the mayor is appointed every 2 years from the council. About 12.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. ISU College of Design, City of Des Moines to host Mayors' Institute on City Design July 27-29. Cumulus Media owns five stations that broadcast from facilities in Urbandale: KBGG 1700AM (sports), KGGO 94.9 FM (classic rock), KHKI 97.3 FM (country music), KJJY 92.5 FM (country music), and KWQW 98.3 FM (classic hip hop). Incumbent Republican Governor Kim Reynolds ran for election to a full term, facing Democratic businessman Fred Hubbell, Libertarian Jake Porter, and independent candidate Gary Siegwarth. [11], Some historians and researchers lacking linguistic or Algonquianist training concluded that Moingona meant "people by the portage" or something similar, a reference to the Des Moines Rapids. City Council Person, 2000-2005; Charter Class Graduate and Past Board Member, Leadership Urbandale Young families are part of that buying boom, and the fast-expanding surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools and clean, safe neighborhoods. Iowa grows corn, raises hogs and nurtures presidential dreams. The Center blooms with thousands of flowers year-round. "Des Moines goes under quarantine today." Thus read the first line of a front-page article on the influenza epidemic in the city's newspaper, the Des Moines Register. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 90.65 square miles (234.78km2),[36] of which 88.93 square miles (230.33km2) is land and 1.73 square miles (4.48km2) is covered by water. Des Moines State Register, Print. On the northern side of the city of Des Moines and passing through the cities of Altoona, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale and West Des Moines, I-35 and I-80 converge into a long concurrency while I-235 takes a direct route through Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines before meeting up with I-35 and I-80 on the western edge of the metro. She died two days later, and her ghost is reputed to haunt the house. The mayor of Des Moines, the state's largest city, and many religious leaders are at odds with the governor: They say Iowa should be welcoming and help children in need. Ballotpedia comprehensively covers the 100 largest cities in the United States by population. Mayors Frank Cownie | Des Moines, IA (Host) Robin Mouton | Beaumont, TX Iowa's 4th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its northwestern part, bordering the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and the Missouri River. Fall brings pleasant temperatures and colorful fall foliage. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.11. Election Results; Special - 12-14-2021 State Senate District 1 Official Canvass by County : Special - 10-12-2021 State Representative District 29 It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. 1916. pp. The Zoo offers education classes, tours, and rental facilities. The Des Moines Bypass passes south and east of the city. The bus station is located north of downtown. Also constructed were the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (1979), a large city botanical garden/greenhouse on the east side of the river; the Polk County Convention Complex (1985), and the State of Iowa Historical Museum (1987). Dixon, J. M (1876). The Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments (CIRALG) was the metropolitan planning organization and council of governments for the Des Moines metropolitan area in Iowa,. Before then, the 19-story Equitable Building, from 1924, was the tallest building in the city and the tallest building in Iowa. He also received a degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Hamilton Business College. The Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue on the east bank of the Des Moines River which hosts music events such as the Alive Concert Series. Ethnically, the population was 15.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The Des Moines Register will keep an. Settlers occupied the abandoned fort and nearby areas. It overlooks downtown Des Moines and is situated on 8 acres (3.2ha) with a re-created Victorian formal garden. To join the Iowa Mayors Association, please fill out a membership form and once we receive it, an invoice will be sent out. It is named afterand loosely inspired byKing's House in Salisbury, England. From downtown Des Moines primarily along the east bank of the Des Moines River, the Neil Smith and John Pat Dorrian Trails are 28.2-mile (45.4km) paved recreational trails that connect Gray's Lake northward to the east shore of Saylorville Lake, Big Creek State Park, and the recreational trails of Ankeny including the High Trestle Trail. 1 List of mayors; 2 See also; 3 Notes. U.S. municipal elections, 2023. The district is anchored in the state capital, Des Moines; it includes much of the state's southwest quadrant, including Council Bluffs. Mayor of Des Moines . The Metro Arts Alliance produces Jazz in July[60] every year, that offers free jazz shows daily at various venues throughout the city during the entire month of July. Although Des Moines was historically a train hub, it does not have passenger train service. [5] It is located on, and named after, the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivire des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". Mayor Steve Gaer West Des Moines Mayor Steve Gaer announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection to a fifth term this year. The City of Des Moines is a cultural center for Iowa and home to several art and history museums and performing arts groups. Des Moines is also home to the Drake University Bulldogs, an NCAA Division I member of the Missouri Valley Conference, primarily playing northwest of downtown at the on-campus Drake Stadium and Knapp Center. Keep sharing your thoughts. Today the name is seldom used and most people simply refer to the stretch of road as I-235 or "the freeway". The filing deadline for this election was September 16, 2021. The Capitol houses the governor's offices, legislature, and the old Supreme Court Chambers. Gov. The skywalk system is 4 miles (6.4km) long and connects many downtown buildings.[34][35]. 1880. pp. Elections Past Elections. Filter by Year. October 10, 1918. Des Moines plays host to a growing number of nationally acclaimed cultural events, including the annual Des Moines Arts Festival in June, Metro Arts Jazz in July,[63] Iowa State Fair in August, and the World Food & Music Festival in September. Home; News; Random Article; Install Wikiwand; Send a suggestion; Uninstall Wikiwand; Upgrade to Wikiwand 2.0 The ornamental fountains that stood along the riverbank were buried in the 1950s when the city began a postindustrial decline that lasted until the late 1980s. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, an indoor conservatory of over 15,000 exotic plants, is one of the largest collections of tropical, subtropical, and desert-growing plants in the Midwest. [61], The Chicago Tribune wrote that Iowa's capital city has "walker-friendly downtown streets and enough outdoor sculpture, sleek buildings, storefronts and cafes to delight the most jaded stroller".[62]. The announcement via the web and social media comes shortly after Sen. Hatch delivered the required petition signatures to the Des Moines City Clerk. In both 1993 and 2008, the flooding river overtopped the reservoir spillway. The Zoo is located at 7401 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50315. 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The per capita income for the city was $19,467. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. It displaced the three Mississippi River ports: Burlington, Dubuque, and Davenport, that had alternated holding the position since the territorial period. 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The Des Moines Skywalk System has been criticized for hurting street-level business, though a recent initiative has been made to make street-level Skywalk entrances more visible. In the early 21st century, the city has had more major construction in the downtown area. This row counts Hispanics and Latinos of any race. A 2007 article in The New York Times said, "If you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably no better place to go than Des Moines. 65 bypass. People of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race, formed 12.0% of the population (9.4% Mexican, 0.7% Salvadoran, 0.3% Guatemalan, 0.3% Puerto Rican, 0.1% Honduran, 0.1% Ecuadorian, 0.1% Cuban, 0.1% Spaniard, 0.1% Spanish). Proudfoot & Bird was an American architectural firm that designed many buildings throughout the Midwest region of the United States. [67] In 2015, Dana Wingert was appointed as Police Chief. Frank CownieSince 2004 Des Moines/Mayor. 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