Frank CownieSince 2004 Des Moines/Mayor. Union Historical Company. The Des Moines Bypass passes south and east of the city. Henderson: Across the table, Linh Ta of Axios and Erin Murphy of the Gazette in Cedar Rapids. [89], Other stations in the Des Moines area include religious stations KWKY 1150AM, and KPUL 101.7 FM. For other uses, see, State capital city in Iowa, United States, This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, Prehistoric inhabitants of early Des Moines, "City Beautiful" project, decline and rebirth. The bus station is located north of downtown. Hispanic and Latino origins are separate from race in the U.S. Census. State of Iowa archaeologist John Doershuk was assisted by University of Iowa archaeologists at this dig. City Council Robert Critser Term Ends: 2023 Bill Maupin Term Ends: 2023 Lynda Murray Term Ends: 2025 Matthew Rinker Term Ends: 2025 Danville 07/15/22. The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. Iowa Public Radio broadcasts several stations in the Des Moines area, all of which are owned by Iowa State University and operated on campus. Education Liaison. The park boasts more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including six rollercoasters. The Des Moines Water Works Facility, which obtains the city's drinking water from the Raccoon River, is entirely within the Water Works Park. Burlington Trailways, and Jefferson Lines run long-distance, intercity bus routes through Des Moines. He was the 18th governor of Iowa elected to three consecutive terms and U.S. senator for Iowa serving for 18 years. Who is the mayor of Des Moines IA? An extension of the art center is downtown in an urban museum space, featuring three or four exhibitions each year. Other major employers in Des Moines include UnityPoint Health, Mercy Medical Center, MidAmerican Energy Company, CDS Global, UPS, Firestone Agricultural Tire Company, EDS, Drake University, Titan Tire, The Des Moines Register, Anderson Erickson, Dee Zee and EMCO. [37] It is 850 feet (260m) above sea level at the confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. The Principal Riverwalk is a riverwalk park district being constructed along the banks of the Des Moines River in the downtown. earned just less than $110,000 in 2017. Living History Farms in suburban Urbandale tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life in a 500-acre (2.0km2) open-air museum with interpreters dressed in period costume who recreate the daily routines of early Iowans. Job Title Annual Salary Hourly Wage; VP Mayor: $129,784: $62.40: Director Mayor: $108,916: $52.36: Mobile Mayor: $99,736: $47.95: Deputy Mayor: This was adopted from the name given by French colonists. Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines, as part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area. We are also allocating $3 million a year for sidewalk repairs near schools and priority traffic routes. It is named afterand loosely inspired byKing's House in Salisbury, England. Des Moines' suburban communities include Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights. The annexations became official on June 26, 2009, as 5,174 acres (20.94km2) and around 868 new residents were added to the city of Des Moines. Angela Connolly, Past Chair . The Meredith Corporation, a leading publishing and marketing company, was also based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. The mayor of Hattiesburg, Miss. This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. Des Moines Mayor Contact Information. Many insurance companies are headquartered in Des Moines, including the Principal Financial Group, EMC Insurance Group, Fidelity & Guaranty Life, Allied Insurance, GuideOne Insurance, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, FBL Financial Group, and American Republic Insurance Company. They were bought by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017 and were renamed the Iowa Wolves to reflect the new ownership. Additional Contact Info >> News. [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. The 2020 census population of the city included 252 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 2,378 people in student housing. A City election is used to elect the Mayor and Council Members and any other elected city officials. "[22] The city started to rebuild from scratch. ; Last Session of Old CouncilFirst Regular Meeting of New Council", "Our New Servants. Des Moines (/ d m n / ()) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa.It is also the county seat of Polk County.A small part of the city extends into Warren County.It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. 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. By 1893, 23 mines were in the region. 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,. Giles H. Turner was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives and as mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. They were NAIA National Champions in football in 2013. It is Iowa's most populous county, and home to over 15% of the state's residents. The University of Iowa has a satellite facility in the city's Western Gateway Park, while Iowa State University hosts Master of Business Administration classes downtown. Mather, David and Ginalie Swaim (2005) "The Heart of the Best Part: Fort Des Moines No. The Black Diamond mine, near the south end of the West Seventh Street Bridge, sank a 150-foot (46m) mine shaft to reach a 5-foot-thick (1.5m) coal bed. Cownie was first elected in 2003 after serving on the Des Moines City Council. He also owns and operates Cownie Furs, a store that has been in his family for generations. The Des Moines International Airport (DSM), on Fleur Drive in the southern part of Des Moines, offers nonstop service to destinations within the United States. October 10, 1918. There were 88,729 housing units at an average density of 1,097.2 per square mile (423.6/km2). Register & Tribune Company. 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. The session will be hosted in partnership with the City of Des Moines, known as a hidden gem in the heart of the midwest with remarkable historic and contemporary architecture, accessible and vibrant public art, a lively riverfront walk, and a welcoming spirit. 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. The 110,000-square-foot (10,000m2) Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater offers seven interactive learning areas, live programs, and hands-on activities encouraging learning and fun for all ages. [99], The Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission, with members from the City of Des Moines and the suburbs of Cumming, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Urbandale, and Ankeny, maintains sister city relationships with:[100]. [49], As of the census of 2010, there were 203,433 people, 81,369 households, and 47,491 families residing in the city. Prominent artists in the Salisbury House collection include Joseph Stella, Lillian Genth, Anthony van Dyck and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. . Des Moines has remained Iowa's most populous city. Speciality Museums. (July 2020) The population was 198,682 in 2000 and grew slightly to 200,538 in 2009. [52] The population density was 2,621.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,012.1/km2). 10. [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. "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. People of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race, made up 12.1% of the population. Along with an Imax theater, the center is home to a variety of hands-on exhibits that explore. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The I-Cubs, which are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Chicago Cubs, play their home games at Principal Park near the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. This was some 200 miles (320km) from the Des Moines River. Dan Carlino, Hilton Des Moines Downtown Chris Connolly, Iowa Events Center Paula Dierenfeld, Mayor, City of Johnston Jeff Fleming, Des Moines Art Center Sarah Haines, ITA Group Brian Hardin, Drake University Greg Hudson, Councilperson, City of West Des Moines The station was on air from 1981 until 1998; its license renewal was successfully challenged in a seven-year legal battle that dragged on for most of the 1990s over an unauthorized two-year silence period and the illegal presence of a convicted felon as an officer of the station's licensee. [87] They also own news/talk station KASI 1430AM and hot adult contemporary station KCYZ 105.1 FM, both of which broadcast from Ames. Open 24 hours a day, year-round, the racetrack and casino features live racing, plus over 1,750 slot machines, table games, and concert and show entertainment. Total seats up: 1 ( click here for other city elections) Election type: Nonpartisan. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04. 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. Simpson College, Upper Iowa University, William Penn University, and Purdue University Global. As of 2017, it has three treatment facilities. 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. The new central branch of the Des Moines Public Library, designed by renowned architect David Chipperfield of London, opened on April 8, 2006. The skywalk system is 4 miles (6.4km) long and connects many downtown buildings.[34][35]. The Des Moines Register is the city's primary daily newspaper. On May 25, 1846, the state legislature designated Fort Des Moines as the seat of Polk County. Zach Nunn is an American politician and U.S. Air Force officer. Open daily from May through October, the Living History Farms include a 1700 Ioway Indian village, 1850 pioneer farm, 1875 frontier town, 1900 horse-powered farm, and a modern crop center. Guided tours are available. "City Council. 2023. With over four miles of enclosed walkway, it is one of the largest of such systems in the United States. 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. "We have a 2-year-old daughter and of course, that's a concern," Mayor Gregory T. Bricker said. A new minority station, KJMC, went on the air in 1999 as a result of a competing application to the license renewal. A bridge in the park crosses the Raccoon River. The network also operates classical stations KICG, KICJ, KICL and KICP. one in Cedar Rapids and one in Des Moines. As of the 2020 census, the population was 492,401. 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. [6] The six-county metropolitan area is ranked 83rd in terms of population in the United States with 699,292 residents according to the 2019 estimate by the United States Census Bureau, and is the largest metropolitan area fully located within the state.[7]. 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. [58], In 2017, Kemin Industries opened a state-of-the-art worldwide headquarters building in Des Moines.[59]. This enabled a broader representation of voters. 0:00. Historic Jordan House in West Des Moines is a stately Victorian home built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the first white settler in West Des Moines, James C. Jordan. 0:00 1:48:45 Frank Cownie the capital city's longest-serving mayor is running for an unprecedented fifth term. The Salisbury House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been featured on A&E's America's Castles and PBS's Antiques Roadshow. The population density was 2,428.4 inhabitants per square mile (937.6/km2). 65 bypass. All items (1) # A B C D E F G H I J K KUCB-FM was a radio station broadcasting on 89.3 FM in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to WHO, iHeartMedia owns KDRB 100.3 FM (adult hits), KKDM 107.5 FM (contemporary hits), KXNO-FM 106.3, and KXNO 1460AM (sports radio). Biography. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group, Ruan Transportation, TMC Transportation, EMC Insurance Companies, and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. It overlooks downtown Des Moines and is situated on 8 acres (3.2ha) with a re-created Victorian formal garden. [31] The growth of the outlying suburbs has continued, and the overall metropolitan-area population is over 700,000 today. The city is also home to Des Moines University, an osteopathic medical school. p. 259. 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The state's largest city, it is a communication hub and also a major insurance, retailing, manufacturing (notably tires and farm implements), governmental, and publishing centre (especially for farm journals). It displaced the three Mississippi River ports: Burlington, Dubuque, and Davenport, that had alternated holding the position since the territorial period. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Dixon, J. M (1876). p. 259. The filing deadline for this election was September 16, 2021. 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. Mediacom is the Des Moines area's cable television provider. The city has 45 miles (72km) of trails. Through ICLEI, Des Moines has implemented "The Tomorrow Plan", a regional plan focused on developing central Iowa in a sustainable fashion, centrally-planned growth, and resource consumption to manage the local population.[33]. Next to the Temple is the 117,000-square-foot (10,900m2) Central Library, designed by renowned English architect David Chipperfield. By CandyW356. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The IMT Des Moines Marathon is held throughout the city each October. In 1864, the Des Moines Coal Company was organized to begin the first systematic mining in the region. By 1876, this mine employed 150 men and shipped 20 carloads of coal per day. The Barnstormers relaunched as an af2 club in 2008 before joining a relaunched Arena Football League in 2010 and the Indoor Football League in 2015; the Barnstormers had previously played in the Arena Football League from 1994 to 2000 (featuring future NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP quarterback Kurt Warner) before relocating to New York. Even greater things to come for West Des Moines! [25] In 1912, Des Moines still had eight locals of the United Mine Workers union, representing 1,410 miners. The former library now serves as the home and headquarters of the Norman Borlaug/World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Wells Fargo Arena is the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts since its opening in 2005. Blank Park Zoo is a landscaped 22-acre (8.9ha) zoological park on the south side. Interstate 235 (I-235) cuts through the city, and I-35 and I-80 both pass through the Des Moines metropolitan area, as well as the city of Des Moines. Admission rates are $13 for an adult, $8 for a child (3-12 years), and $11 for a senior. The median age was 34years. In addition, 15 to 18 prehistoric American Indian mounds were observed in this area by early settlers. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. Currently, the city's incorporated area totals 29.14 square miles. "City Council. Snowfall averages 36.5 inches (93cm) per season, and annual precipitation averages 36.55 inches (928mm), with a peak in the warmer months. Visit the Zoo online at http://www.blankparkzoo.com. . [64] On Saturdays from May through October, the Downtown Farmers' Market draws visitors from across the state. In 1882 MacVicar moved to Des Moines. City manager The city manager is the city's chief executive. Elected Mayor: 2005 Current Term Expires: December 31, 2025 Contact Information: bandeweg@urbandale.org Phone: 515-283-3106. Des Moines' strong job market, low cost of living and entertainment options have lured many young professionals to the metro area. In both 1993 and 2008, the flooding river overtopped the reservoir spillway. The mayor can be selected by the council or elected by the people as defined in the city charter. This past Saturday our City Council held a detailed budget workshop (7.5 hours) in preparation for Des Moines has an extensive skywalk system within its downtown core. Mayors of mid-sized cities typically earn much less than their big-city counterparts. This opulent 1869 home was built by Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin F. Allen, and restored to the late 19th century period. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for List of mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 222-3610 Fax: (515) 222-3638 Hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 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