[29][30] The city has since rebounded, transforming from a blue-collar industrial city to a white-collar professional city. For eastwest traffic it was served at the Rock Island Depot by the Corn Belt Rocket express from Omaha to the west, to Chicago in the east. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. The City of Des Moines is a cultural center for Iowa and home to several art and history museums and performing arts groups. Additionally, magazine publisher Meredith Corporation was based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. 11. [73][74] Today, this line constitutes the mainline of the Iowa Interstate Railroad. The historian Virgil Vogel claimed that the name was derived from Moingona, an Algonquian clan name, which means "Loon". The Mayor and City Council serve on the legislative and policy-making body for the City of West Des Moines. 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. Beginning May 1, Blank Park Zoo's summer hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cynthia Lynne Axne is an American politician who is the U.S. representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district since 2019. 2023. 20.9% were of German, 10.3% Irish, 9.1% "American" and 8.0% English ancestry, according to Census 2000. 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. This restored 1883 Italianate Victorian houses exhibits, artifacts, and information covering four generations of Henry Wallaces and other family members. 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. It showcases a collection of 24 sculptures donated by Des Moines philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn. 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). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Who is West Des Moines mayor? Des Moines (/dmn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. At the center of North America and far removed from large bodies of water, the Des Moines area has a hot summer type humid continental climate (Kppen Dfa), with warm to hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. People of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race, made up 12.1% of the population. By CandyW356. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. [83] It was ranked 71st by Nielsen Media Research for the 20082009 television season with 432,410 television households. In fact, many area homebuyers are between 25 and 34 years old. West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. 3.1 Works cited; 3.2 References; List of mayors . 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 . By 1893, 23 mines were in the region. 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. Deputy Mayor. [52] The population density was 2,621.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,012.1/km2). Also originating from Water Works Park, the Great Western Trail is an 18-mile (29km) journey southward from Des Moines to Martensdale through the Willow Creek Golf Course, Orilla, and Cumming. The rally was held to celebrate the Iowa Supreme Court's unanimous decision . 2:59. Although Des Moines was historically a train hub, it does not have passenger train service. The Principal Riverwalk is a riverwalk park district being constructed along the banks of the Des Moines River in the downtown. 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. During this time period, the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines (1979) was developed; it hosts Broadway shows and special events. Mather, David and Ginalie Swaim (2005) "The Heart of the Best Part: Fort Des Moines No. 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. The bus station is located north of downtown. Forget the Wahlberg brothers. It is also the county seat of Polk County. These lines remain in use but are now operated by Union Pacific and BNSF. Offices up: Mayor. Arising in the east and facing westward toward downtown, the Iowa State Capitol building with its 275-foot (84m), 23-karat gold leafed dome towering above the city is a favorite of sightseers. 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 . The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $29,064. Admission rates are $13 for an adult, $8 for a child (3-12 years), and $11 for a senior. Among the exhibits include a tropical rain forest, Australian Outback, and Africa. There were 95,082 housing units at an average density of 1,078.3 per square mile (416.3/km2). Nearby is the Temple for Performing Arts, a cultural center for the city. The people support two papers and there are several dry goods shops. The Center blooms with thousands of flowers year-round. In, Henry Hinds, "The Coal Deposits of Iowa,", Paul C. Nelson, University of Iowa, Annals of Iowa, ca. 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. The racial makeup of the city for Unincorporated areas not merged with the city proper was 66.2% White, 15.5% African Americans, 0.5% Native American, 4.0% Asian, and 2.6% from Two or more races. The first City Hall was constructed in 1905 at 137 5th Street for the cost of $900. Des Moines is a major center of the US insurance industry and has a sizable financial services and publishing business base. The network also operates classical stations KICG, KICJ, KICL and KICP. Des Moines is also home to the main campuses of three four-year private colleges: Drake University, Grand View University, and Mercy College of Health Sciences. "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri sets his eye on Council Bluffs for his next restaurant . Winters are slightly colder than Chicago, but still warmer than Minneapolis, with summer temperatures being very similar between the Upper Midwest metropolitan areas. The district is anchored in the state capital, Des Moines; it includes much of the state's southwest quadrant, including Council Bluffs. The Census does not distinguish between Latino origins alone or in combination. Other railroads used the East Des Moines Union Station. On May 25, 1846, the state legislature designated Fort Des Moines as the seat of Polk County. 65 bypass. The museum features a genealogy and Iowa history library, museum gift shop, and cafe. She died two days later, and her ghost is reputed to haunt the house. As of the census of 2020,[46] the population was 214,133. Cost of living should also be factored in when balancing location and salary. [18], After official removal, the Meskwaki continued to return to Des Moines until around 1857. 80. His parents, John and Mary MacVicar, were natives of Scotland. In both 1993 and 2008, the flooding river overtopped the reservoir spillway. 1 List of mayors; 2 See also; 3 Notes. Retrieved 16 June 2020. It overlooks downtown Des Moines and is situated on 8 acres (3.2ha) with a re-created Victorian formal garden. 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 2015, 8.5 percent of Des Moines households lacked a car, and increased to 9.6 percent in 2016. Mayor's Annual Ride (MAR) One Line Drive | Des Moines, IA 50309 Presented By: Des Moines Parks & Recreation Dates: April 22, 2023 Location: Starts at Principal Park Phone: (515) 237-1386 Start/End Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Price: Adults/advance: $35 (before 4/30); $50 on-site/day of; Ages 5-18: $5; Ages 4 & Under: Free Visit Website Email Overview 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. 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). DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) An 18-year-old who police say was involved in an ongoing gang dispute walked into the common area of an alternative education program for at-risk students and fatally shot two teenagers in a premeditated attack -- chasing one of them down and shooting him several more times when he tried to run, according to a charging document released Tuesday. All items (1) # A B C D E F G H I J K 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. [25] In 1912, Des Moines still had eight locals of the United Mine Workers union, representing 1,410 miners. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. The Des Moines city council designated I-235 as the John MacVicar Freeway in October of 1963 to honor both men. By 1885, numerous mine shafts were within the city limits, and mining began to spread into the surrounding countryside. 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. 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. Summer temperatures can often climb into the 90F (32C) range, occasionally reaching 100F (38C). City Council Robert Critser Term Ends: 2023 Bill Maupin Term Ends: 2023 Lynda Murray Term Ends: 2025 Matthew Rinker Term Ends: 2025 Danville A member of the Republican Party, he has been Iowa State Senator from the 15th district since 2019 and was Iowa State Representative for the 30th district from 2015 to 2019. It is located on, and named after, the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from . 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. The Des Moines Metro Opera has been a cultural resource in Des Moines since 1973. Ira Cook was an American surveyor, mayor, banker, tax collector, city council member, investor and entrepreneur from Des Moines, Iowa. [49], As of the census of 2010, there were 203,433 people, 81,369 households, and 47,491 families residing in the city. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. 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: For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. The 25-story Financial Center was completed in 1973 and the 36-story Ruan Center was completed in 1974. [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. ; 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". 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,. The city has 45 miles (72km) of trails. 1916. pp. Completely refurbished, this mansion was part of the Underground Railroad and today houses 16 period rooms, a railroad museum, West Des Moines community history, and a museum dedicated to the Underground Railroad in Iowa. Home; News; Random Article; Install Wikiwand; Send a suggestion; Uninstall Wikiwand; Upgrade to Wikiwand 2.0 ; 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. Upon completion, it will feature a 1.2-mile (1.9km) recreational trail connecting the east and west sides of downtown via two pedestrian bridges. Four smaller domes flank the main dome. 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. [26] This was about 1.7% of the city's population in 1910. 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