When the State Historical Society of Iowa was created, public funds were granted for its use. Position #5 Term: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025 206-920-4187. A granite map of Iowa depicting all 99 counties rests at the base of the terrace and has become an attraction for in-state visitors, many of whom walk over the map to find their home county. He was the 18th governor of Iowa elected to three consecutive terms and U.S. senator for Iowa serving for 18 years. Mayors of Des Moines, 1853-1960 (may be incomplete!) Shortly afterwards his parents moved to Des Moines and he grew up in the Chesterfield section of southeast Des Moines, a working-class area also known as the "southeast bottoms.". Admission rates are $13 for an adult, $8 for a child (3-12 years), and $11 for a senior. All have been destroyed during development of the city. The rally was held to celebrate the Iowa Supreme Court's unanimous decision . 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. In both 1993 and 2008, the flooding river overtopped the reservoir spillway. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. Dixon, J. M (1876). 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]. An extension of the art center is downtown in an urban museum space, featuring three or four exhibitions each year. 670-676. Named for title sponsor Wells Fargo Financial Services, Wells Fargo Arena holds 16,980 and books large, national touring acts for arena concert performances, while several smaller venues host local, regional, and national bands. The median income for a household in the city was $38,408, and the median income for a family was $46,590. These lines remain in use but are now operated by Union Pacific and BNSF. Growth was slow during the Civil War period, but the city exploded in size and importance after a railroad link was completed in 1866.[23]. Angela Connolly, Past Chair . 670-676. The Des Moines Water Works was submerged by floodwaters during the early morning hours of July 11, 1993, leaving an estimated 250,000 people without running water for 12 days and without drinking water for 20 days. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Distance - 20. Cownie assumed office in 2004. This opulent 1869 home was built by Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin F. Allen, and restored to the late 19th century period. 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. Des Moines (pronounced[de mwan] (listen); formerly [de mwn]) translates literally to either "from the monks" or "of the monks". Centennial history of Polk County, Iowa. The population was 11,558 in the 2020 U.S. Census, an increase from 10,938 in 2000. [50] Population density was 2,515.6 inhabitants per square mile (971.3/km2). In addition to performing seven pairs of classical concerts each season, the Symphony also entertains with New Year's Eve Pops and its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concerts. This row counts Hispanics and Latinos of any race. When grouping both Hispanic and non-Hispanic people together by race, the city was 64.5% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 6.8% Asian, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.6% from other races, and 9.6% from two or more races. As a center of financial and insurance services, other major corporations headquartered outside of Iowa have a presence in the Des Moines Metro area, including Wells Fargo, Voya Financial, and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). Next to the Temple is the 117,000-square-foot (10,900m2) Central Library, designed by renowned English architect David Chipperfield. [24] By 1908, Des Moines' coal resources were largely exhausted. 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). Frank CownieSince 2004 Des Moines/Mayor. [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]. [16][17], Des Moines traces its origins to May 1843, when Captain James Allen supervised the construction of a fort on the site where the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers merge. 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; . 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. City Council Person, 2000-2005; Charter Class Graduate and Past Board Member, Leadership Urbandale [75] There have been proposals to extend Amtrak's planned ChicagoMoline Quad City Rocket to Des Moines via the Iowa Interstate Railroad.[76][77]. The nearest Amtrak station is in Osceola, about 40 miles (64km) south of Des Moines. 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. He also received a degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Hamilton Business College. City Council Robert Critser Term Ends: 2023 Bill Maupin Term Ends: 2023 Lynda Murray Term Ends: 2025 Matthew Rinker Term Ends: 2025 Danville [91] The University of Northwestern St. Paul operates Contemporary Christian simulcasts of KNWI-FM at 107.1 Osceola/Des Moines, KNWM-FM at 96.1 Madrid/Ames/Des Moines, and K264CD at 100.7 in downtown Des Moines. The only international service is cargo service, but there have been discussions about adding an international terminal. [90][92], The Des Moines-Ames media market consists of 35 central Iowa counties: Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Franklin, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Jasper, Kossuth, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Pocahontas, Polk, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Story, Taylor, Union, Warren, Wayne, Webster, and Wright. 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. 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. 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. 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. Des Moines is home to the Iowa Cubs baseball team of the Triple-A East. who13.com. Image Mayor Term began Term ended Political party Notes Benjamin Luce: October 1853: 1854: Lampson P. Sherman: 1854: 1855: Barlow Granger: November 1855: 1856: William DeFord: November . People of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race, made up 12.1% of the population. ; Mayor Phillips Assumed Reins of Government Yesterday", "Mayor Lane of Des Moines Appoints his Officers", "New Officials at Des Moines remove police; First act of new administration is to discharge Chief of Police, Captain and two Detectives", "John MacVicar The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa", "Mayor Dwight N. Lewis dies; Heart Attack fatal at Home", "Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86". This list may not reflect recent changes. 1916. pp. Thomas Hadden was appointed the West Des Moines City Manager in May of 2014. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Children two years and under and Blank Park Zoo members are free. Revised Ordinances of the City of Des Moines. 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. Residents spoke and we listened - the single largest Capital Improvement Plan in the history of Des Moines. We have a court house of "brick" and one church, a plain, framed building belonging to the Methodists. This was adopted from the name given by French colonists. Des Moines was also the headquarters of Golf Digest magazine. Forget the Wahlberg brothers. [84] But in June 2011 it was moved up to 72nd with the addition of Boone, Clarke, Greene, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison and Marion counties.[85]. The Des Moines Art Center, with a wing designed by architect I. M. Pei, presents art exhibitions and educational programs as well as studio art classes. As of the 2000 census, there were 198,682 people, 80,504 households, and 48,704 families in the city. General Email mailbox@iowaleague.org. ; Mayor Phillips Assumed Reins of Government Yesterday", "Mayor Lane of Des Moines Appoints his Officers", "New Officials at Des Moines remove police; First act of new administration is to discharge Chief of Police, Captain and two Detectives", "John MacVicar The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa", "Mayor Dwight N. Lewis dies; Heart Attack fatal at Home", "Former Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban dead at age 86", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_mayors_of_Des_Moines,_Iowa&oldid=1111582318, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 September 2022, at 19:29. As with many major urban areas, the city core began losing population to the suburbs in the 1960s (the peak population of 208,982 was recorded in 1960), as highway construction led to new residential construction outside the city. Nearby is the Temple for Performing Arts, a cultural center for the city. In 1864, the Des Moines Coal Company was organized to begin the first systematic mining in the region. This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. The Wabash Railroad ran service to the southeast to St. Louis. Ira Cook was an American surveyor, mayor, banker, tax collector, city council member, investor and entrepreneur from Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines averaged 1.71 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8.[72]. 3 min read CLASS 5A Monday, Feb. 27: First Round 10:00 a.m. - #2 Johnston 70,. On Saturday, September 18, join Des Moines Parks and Recreation for the 2021 Mayor's Annual Ride and Run (MARR) In addition to the bike ride, Des Moines Parks and Recreation will offer a 4-Mile Run and Family Fun Walk to the day's events. [17], Archaeological excavations have shown that many fort-related features survived under what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and First Street. A new minority station, KJMC, went on the air in 1999 as a result of a competing application to the license renewal. Look to Des Moines", "Large Private and Publicly Held Employers, Greater Des Moines", "Can Kemin help revive Des Moines' floundering agribusiness park? . The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. The Zoo offers education classes, tours, and rental facilities. . WOI 640am, the networks flagship station, and WOI-FM 90.1, the networks flagship "Studio One" station, are both based out of Ames and serve as the area's National Public Radio outlets. [37] It is 850 feet (260m) above sea level at the confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. The 2020 census population of the city included 252 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 2,378 people in student housing. Ballotpedia comprehensively covers the 100 largest cities in the United States by population. As of the 2020 census, the population was 492,401. In the late 1990s, Ray was acting mayor of Des Moines and then president of Drake University. The Des Moines Menace soccer club, a member of USL League Two, also play at Drake Stadium. There were 85,067 housing units at an average density of 1,122.3 per square mile (433.3/km2). DES MOINES, Iowa, Two teenage students were killed Monday and a man was seriously injured in what police said was a targeted shooting at an alternative educational program in Des . A majority of the city is located in Polk County, a minority of the city is located in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison counties. [25] In 1912, Des Moines still had eight locals of the United Mine Workers union, representing 1,410 miners. 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. There were 88,729 housing units at an average density of 1,097.2 per square mile (423.6/km2). Wells Fargo Arena of the Iowa Events Center is home to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League, the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League, and the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Offices up: Mayor. His parents, John and Mary MacVicar, were natives of Scotland. John MacVicar (July 4, 1859-November 15, 1928) was a progressive mayor of Des Moines. Address and Phone Number for Des Moines Mayor, a Mayor Office, at Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines IA. More than 250 mayors are attending the three-day conference, some of whom voiced concerns for furloughed federal employees during the partial government shutdown. Hispanic and Latino origins are separate from race in the U.S. Census. The city's population was 214,133 as of the 2020 census. Des Moines Area Community College is the area's community college with campuses in Ankeny, Des Moines, and West Des Moines. From 1910 to 1920 Des Moines expanded rapidly as local coal deposits were developed. 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). The Center blooms with thousands of flowers year-round. Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie told Axios Tuesday that he's "not seriously thinking about" a gubernatorial run at this time. Primarily funded by the Principal Financial Group, the Riverwalk is a multi-year jointly funded project also funded by the city and state. 80. [98] Although outside of Des Moines, Jester Park has 1,834 acres (742ha) of land along the western shore of Saylorville Lake and can be reached from the Neil Smith Trail over the Saylorville Dam. He is a 1980 graduate of Valley High School. . [38] An additional 759 acres (3.07km2) were voluntarily annexed to the city over that same period. 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. Iowa's history lives on in the State of Iowa Historical Museum. Other municipal elections. Although Des Moines was historically a train hub, it does not have passenger train service. Contents. Iowa Public Radio broadcasts several stations in the Des Moines area, all of which are owned by Iowa State University and operated on campus. 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. The Mayor and City Council serve on the legislative and policy-making body for the City of West Des Moines. Oskaloosa is a city in, and the county seat of, Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. Along with an Imax theater, the center is home to a variety of hands-on exhibits that explore. The park commissioners purchased the land on April 21, 1894. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 222-3610 Fax: (515) 222-3638 Hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. As of the census of 2020,[46] the population was 214,133. The 10-acre (4ha) "people's park" at the foot of the Capitol complex includes a promenade and landscaped gardens, in addition to providing public space for rallies and special events. AboutPressCopyrightContact. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Northward and northwest bound, there were Chicago and North Western trains to destinations including Minneapolis. It displaced the three Mississippi River ports: Burlington, Dubuque, and Davenport, that had alternated holding the position since the territorial period. Home; News; Random Article; Install Wikiwand; Send a suggestion; Uninstall Wikiwand; Upgrade to Wikiwand 2.0 The Sauk and Meskwaki did not fare well in Des Moines. The ornate riverfront balustrades that line the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers were built by the federal Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1930s, during the Great Depression under Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a project to provide local employment and improve infrastructure. Today, Des Moines is a member of ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA. It is Iowa's most populous county, and home to over 15% of the state's residents. Visit the Zoo online at http://www.blankparkzoo.com. the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020. 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. Prior to joining the City of West Des Moines, Hadden served as the Executive Director of Metro Waste Authority from 1996 to 2014. Iowa grows corn, raises hogs and nurtures presidential dreams. This modern granite and glass structure at the foot of the State Capitol Building houses permanent and temporary exhibits exploring the people, places, events, and issues of Iowa's past. There is a newly developed Africa exhibit with different cultural artifacts as well as giraffes, rhinos, tortoises, etc. The Des Moines Water Works Facility, which obtains the city's drinking water from the Raccoon River, is entirely within the Water Works Park. Mayor City Council Information City Hall Meeting Location 400 Robert D Ray Drive Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 283-4944 City Council Meeting Agendas Email the Mayor/City Council Request Mayor Appearance Request a Proclamation Carl Voss At Large Connie Boesen At Large Indira Sheumaker Ward I Linda Westergaard Ward II Josh Mandelbaum Ward III Joe Gatto Mar 4, 2020. Union Historical Company. There are people from nearly every state, and Dutch, Swedes, etc.[21]. People who reported a combination of multiple races may be counted multiple times, so the sum of all percentages will exceed 100%. The Des Moines Register will keep an. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Considered progressive at the time, it diluted the votes of ethnic and national minorities, who generally could not command the majority to elect a candidate of their choice. 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. It contains well-preserved house deposits and numerous graves. Performing three productions each year, the Ballet also provides opportunities for education and outreach. In 1893 Jordan's daughter Eda was sliding down the banister when she fell off and broke her neck. . Name Des Moines Mayor Address 400 Robert D Ray Dr Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 Phone 515-283-4944 Outside the governor's mansion in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday evening, Dionna Langford spoke to a crowd of hundreds of protesters with a bullhorn. Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the organization's delegation to COP27, the United Nation's Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Non-Hispanic Whites were 70.5% of the population in 2010. Four smaller domes flank the main dome. Capital and largest city of Iowa, United States, "Des Moines" redirects here. Television sports listings for Des Moines and Iowa can be found on the Des Moines Register website.[94]. 3.1 Works cited; 3.2 References; List of mayors . This was some 200 miles (320km) from the Des Moines River. The city is also home to Des Moines University, an osteopathic medical school. Just to the North of the Hy-Vee on MLK and just south of Taco Casa, across the street from Plaza Lanes/Trophy's in Des Moines. There are two taverns here, one of which has a most important little bell that rings together some fifty boarders. Ethnically, the population was 15.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race. Drake Stadium is home to the famed Drake Relays each April. The mayor of Flavortown is headed to Iowa. Guided tours are available. 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. [54] Des Moines has been referred to as the "Hartford of the West" and "Insurance Capital" because of this. The election is Nov. 7. In 1857, the name "Fort Des Moines" was shortened to "Des Moines", and it was designated as the second state capital, previously at Iowa City. Additionally, magazine publisher Meredith Corporation was based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. Candidates can begin filing nomination papers to the Des Moines city clerk on Aug. 28 with a deadline of 5 p.m. Sept. 21. Keep sharing your thoughts. The History of Polk County, Iowa. Prominent artists in the Salisbury House collection include Joseph Stella, Lillian Genth, Anthony van Dyck and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. "Black people," said Langford, 28, who is. 1880. pp. The showcase includes native wildlife, American Indian and pioneer artifacts, and political and military items. We are also allocating $3 million a year for sidewalk repairs near schools and priority traffic routes. "City Council. Settlers occupied the abandoned fort and nearby areas. Des Moines has remained Iowa's most populous city. Who is the mayor of Des Moines IA? Low-power FM stations include KFMG-LP 99.1, a community radio station broadcasting from the Hotel Fort Des Moines and also webstreamed. The population was 198,682 in 2000 and grew slightly to 200,538 in 2009. The skywalk system is 4 miles (6.4km) long and connects many downtown buildings.[34][35]. She is the dean of Iowa's House delegation. Council / Intergovernmental Assignments: By CandyW356. [2] The current Mayor of Des Moines is Frank Cownie (nonpartisan). The Water Works Park is along the banks of the Raccoon River immediately upstream from where the Raccoon River empties into the Des Moines River. 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. Members of a crowd applaud and hold up signs at a One Iowa rally at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines on April 3, 2009. Ray is survived by his . City manager The city manager is the city's chief executive. As of March 31, 2007, the Register ranked 71st in circulation among daily newspapers in the United States according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations with 146,050 daily and 233,229 Sunday subscribers. In the early 21st century, the city has had more major construction in the downtown area. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. [55][56] The Principal is one of two Fortune 500 companies with headquarters in Iowa (the other being Casey's General Stores), ranking 201st on the magazine's list in 2020.[57]. Elected Mayor: 2005 Current Term Expires: December 31, 2025 Contact Information: bandeweg@urbandale.org Phone: 515-283-3106. A City election is used to elect the Mayor and Council Members and any other elected city officials. The 25-story Financial Center was completed in 1973 and the 36-story Ruan Center was completed in 1974. List of mayors See also Des Moines City Council Notes Works cited The History of Polk County, Iowa. Simpson College, Upper Iowa University, William Penn University, and Purdue University Global. The Temple for Performing Arts and Des Moines Playhouse are other venues for live theatre, comedy, and performance arts. Blank Park Zoo is a landscaped 22-acre (8.9ha) zoological park on the south side. [47], According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016-2020, the median income for a household in the city was $54,843, and the median income for a family was $66,420. This restored 1883 Italianate Victorian houses exhibits, artifacts, and information covering four generations of Henry Wallaces and other family members. Although a full merger was soundly rejected, many city and county departments and programs have been consolidated. In recent years, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Facebook[8][9] have built data-processing and logistical facilities in the Des Moines area. Characteristics of household ownership of cars in Des Moines are similar to national averages. 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. The fort was abandoned in 1846 after the Sauk and Meskwaki were removed from the state and shifted to the Indian Territory.[18]. 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. Mayor of Des Moines . On this edition of Iowa Press, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart discuss various issues of importance at the city government leve. The Des Moines city council designated I-235 as the John MacVicar Freeway in October of 1963 to honor both men. Winters are slightly colder than Chicago, but still warmer than Minneapolis, with summer temperatures being very similar between the Upper Midwest metropolitan areas. iHeartMedia owns five radio stations in the area, including WHO 1040AM, a 50,000-watt AM news/talk station that has the highest ratings in the area[86] and once employed future President Ronald Reagan as a sportscaster. 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