The Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary was established as a scientific research facility with a 230-acre (93ha) campus housing bonobos and orangutans for the noninvasive interdisciplinary study of their cognitive and communicative capabilities. The Des Moines Bypass passes south and east of the city. It contains well-preserved house deposits and numerous graves. 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. A plan to merge the governments of Des Moines and Polk County was rejected by voters during the November 2, 2004, election. Before then, the 19-story Equitable Building, from 1924, was the tallest building in the city and the tallest building in Iowa. Des Moines Civic Center. 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. 1 List of mayors; 2 See also; 3 Notes. Mediacom is the Des Moines area's cable television provider. Woodland Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, having been established in 1848, before Des Moines was the state capital. Drake Stadium is home to the famed Drake Relays each April. Who is the mayor of Des Moines IA? The East Village, on the east side of the Des Moines River, begins at the river and extends about five blocks east to the State Capitol Building, offering an eclectic blend of historic buildings, hip eateries, boutiques, art galleries, and a wide variety of other retail establishments mixed with residences. Home; News; Random Article; Install Wikiwand; Send a suggestion; Uninstall Wikiwand; Upgrade to Wikiwand 2.0 Even greater things to come for West Des Moines! 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. The Des Moines Menace soccer club, a member of USL League Two, also play at Drake Stadium. "I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support over the past 17 months that made . Several prehistoric occupation areas have been identified by archaeologists in downtown Des Moines. Capital and largest city of Iowa, United States, "Des Moines" redirects here. [13], Based on archaeological evidence, the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers has attracted humans for at least 7,000 years. The following is a list of the mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Northward and northwest bound, there were Chicago and North Western trains to destinations including Minneapolis. More than 250 mayors are attending the three-day conference, some of whom voiced concerns for furloughed federal employees during the partial government shutdown. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Des Moines State Register, Print. The Riverwalk includes the downtown Brenton Skating Plaza, open from November through March. 1880. pp. More than 6,000 artifacts were found at this site. Thomas Michael Franklin "Frank" Cownie (born 1948) is the current mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. In 1893 Jordan's daughter Eda was sliding down the banister when she fell off and broke her neck. The median income for a household in the city was $38,408, and the median income for a family was $46,590. The Des Moines city council designated I-235 as the John MacVicar Freeway in October of 1963 to honor both men. Des Moines was also the headquarters of Golf Digest magazine. Retrieved 16 June 2020. [38], Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area, Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines Combined Statistical Area. There are people from nearly every state, and Dutch, Swedes, etc.[21]. Mayor Steve Gaer West Des Moines Mayor Steve Gaer announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection to a fifth term this year. [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. The Des Moines Symphony performs frequently at different venues. 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. [17], Archaeological excavations have shown that many fort-related features survived under what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and First Street. The City of Des Moines is a cultural center for Iowa and home to several art and history museums and performing arts groups. Just west of Gray's Lake are the 1,500 acres (607ha) of the Des Moines Water Works Park. Name Des Moines Mayor Address 400 Robert D Ray Dr Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 Phone 515-283-4944 [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]. 10. Opened in 1959, it is the oldest regional shopping center in Iowa, and was the largest mall in Iowa in terms of gross leasable area before the 2004 opening of Jordan Creek Town Center in neighboring West Des Moines. 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". 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. The station aired programming aimed at the African American community in central Iowa. The median age was 34years. The West Capitol Terrace provides the entrance from the west to the state's grandest building, the State Capitol Building. Salisbury House and Gardens is a 42-room historic house museum on 10 acres (4ha) of woodlands in the South of Grand neighborhood of Des Moines. In 1864, the Des Moines Coal Company was organized to begin the first systematic mining in the region. 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. We have a court house of "brick" and one church, a plain, framed building belonging to the Methodists. Proudfoot & Bird was an American architectural firm that designed many buildings throughout the Midwest region of the United States. [29][30] The city has since rebounded, transforming from a blue-collar industrial city to a white-collar professional city. Mayors and Postmasters of Des Moines, Iowa. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for List of mayors of Des Moines, Iowa. Revised Ordinances of the City of Des Moines. Among its three theaters include the 216-seat Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 175-seat John Deere Adventure Theater featuring live performances, and a 50-foot (15m) domed Star Theater. The Des Moines Public Schools district is the largest community school district in Iowa with 32,062 enrolled students as of the 20122013 school year. [64] On Saturdays from May through October, the Downtown Farmers' Market draws visitors from across the state. p. 259. The total for each race includes those who reported that race alone or in combination with other races. A City election is used to elect the Mayor and Council Members and any other elected city officials. 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. The Des MoinesAmesWest Des Moines Combined Statistical Area (CSA) encompasses the separate metropolitan area of Ames, and the separate micropolitan areas of Pella, Boone and Oskaloosa. . The district consists of 63 schools: 38 elementary schools, eleven middle schools, five high schools (East, Hoover, Lincoln, North, and Roosevelt), and ten special schools and programs. Vic Pennington Councilmember. 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. Union Historical Company. 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. Guided tours are available. [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]. Polk County is included in the Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. ; Last Session of Old CouncilFirst Regular Meeting of New Council", "Our New Servants. What he's saying: "I'm hoping others will step up," Cownie said. The city of Des Moines, Iowa, is holding a general election for mayor on November 7, 2023. The racial makeup of the city was 82.3% white, 8.07% Black, 0.35% American Indian, 3.50% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.52% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. Additionally, magazine publisher Meredith Corporation was based in Des Moines prior to its acquisition by IAC and merger with Dotdash in 2021. The park boasts more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including six rollercoasters. It showcases a collection of 24 sculptures donated by Des Moines philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn. Winters are slightly colder than Chicago, but still warmer than Minneapolis, with summer temperatures being very similar between the Upper Midwest metropolitan areas. Simpson College, Upper Iowa University, William Penn University, and Purdue University Global. The 2018 Iowa gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018. 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. Angela Connolly, Past Chair . The population was 198,682 in 2000 and grew slightly to 200,538 in 2009. U.S. municipal elections, 2023. ; 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. 670-676. During the Great Flood of 1993, heavy rains throughout June and early July caused the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers to rise above flood stage levels. The Opera offers educational and outreach programs and is one of the largest performing arts organizations in the state. It is named afterand loosely inspired byKing's House in Salisbury, England. Continued growth resulted in the construction of several schools, churches and new buildings. The Census does not distinguish between Latino origins alone or in combination. Dixon, J. M (1876). The council consists of a mayor (Frank Cownie) and is elected in citywide vote, two at-large members, and four members representing each of the city's four wards. The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. 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. Position #6 Term: March 3, 2022 - December 31, 2023 206-375-4218. 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. The Pappajohn Sculpture Park was established in 2009. Influenza had been circulating in the city for the past two weeks, but the number of cases reported had been small. The skywalk system is 4 miles (6.4km) long and connects many downtown buildings.[34][35]. By Hernan Gutierrez. Residents spoke and we listened - the single largest Capital Improvement Plan in the history of Des Moines. 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]. [95] Weekly newspapers include Juice, a publication aimed at the 2534 demographic published by the Register on Wednesdays; Cityview, an alternative weekly published on Thursdays; and the Des Moines Business Record, a business journal published on Sundays, along with the West Des Moines Register, the Johnston Register, and the Waukee Register on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays depending on the address of the subscriber. who13.com. Cownie: Thank you, good to be here. [18][19] Soldiers stationed at Fort Des Moines opened the first coal mines in the area, mining coal from the riverbank for the fort's blacksmith.[20]. All items (1) # A B C D E F G H I J K The park commissioners purchased the land on April 21, 1894. Three Iowa mayors are in Washington, D.C., for the 87th annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, reports Radio Iowa. [15], At least three Late Prehistoric villages, dating from about AD 1300 to 1700, stood in or near what developed later as downtown Des Moines. 3.1 Works cited; 3.2 References; List of mayors . The rally was held to celebrate the Iowa Supreme Court's unanimous decision . Des Moines suffered major flooding again in June 2008 with a major levee breach. Nearby are the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens and Pavilion, named in honor of the former governor whose influence helped relocate thousands of Vietnamese refugees to Iowa homes in the 1970s and 1980s. Admission rates are $13 for an adult, $8 for a child (3-12 years), and $11 for a senior. 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. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. People of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race, made up 12.1% of the population. [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. It was formed in 1965 as the Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission (CIRPC) and was reconstituted in 1973 with a new governance structure. [75] There have been proposals to extend Amtrak's planned ChicagoMoline Quad City Rocket to Des Moines via the Iowa Interstate Railroad.[76][77]. Des Moines' strong job market, low cost of living and entertainment options have lured many young professionals to the metro area. City Council Person, 2000-2005; Charter Class Graduate and Past Board Member, Leadership Urbandale Currently, the city's incorporated area totals 29.14 square miles. Deputy Mayor. 20.9% were of German, 10.3% Irish, 9.1% "American" and 8.0% English ancestry, according to Census 2000. Frank CownieSince 2004 Des Moines/Mayor. [12], One popular interpretation of "Des Moines" ignores Vogel's research, and concludes that it refers to a group of French Trappist monks, who in the 17th century lived in huts built on top of what is now known as the ancient Monks Mound at Cahokia, the major center of Mississippian culture, which developed in what is present-day Illinois, east of the Mississippi River and the city of St. Louis. There were 88,729 housing units at an average density of 1,097.2 per square mile (423.6/km2). The filing deadline for this election is September 21, 2023. The racetrack hosts two Grade III races annually, the Iowa Oaks and the Cornhusker Handicap. Visit the Zoo online at http://www.blankparkzoo.com. This list may not reflect recent changes. 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. Two non-commercial stations are also licensed to Des Moines: KDIN channel 11, the local PBS member station and flagship of the Iowa Public Television network, and KDMI channel 19, a TCT affiliate. What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Mayor Jobs in Des Moines. The city was credited as the "number one spot for U.S. insurance companies" in a Business Wire article and named the third-largest "insurance capital" of the world. The filing deadline for this election was September 16, 2021. [88], Saga Communications owns nine stations in the area: KAZR 103.3 FM (rock), KAZR-HD2 (oldies), KIOA 93.3 FM (oldies), KIOA-HD2 99.9FM & 93.3 HD2 (Rhythmic Top 40), KOEZ 104.1 FM (soft adult contemporary), KPSZ 940AM (contemporary Christian music, religious teaching, and conservative talk), KRNT 1350AM (ESPN Radio), KSTZ 102.5 FM (adult contemporary hits), and KSTZ-HD2 (classic country). Delegation members include Austin (TX) Mayor Steve Adler, Burnsville (MN) Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, and Des Moines (IA) Mayor Frank Cownie. The city has 45 miles (72km) of trails. John Sr was mayor more than once (1896-1900, 1916-1918, 1928) and John Jr served as Mayor from 1942 to 1948. (July 2020) Des Moines - Robert D. Ray, Iowa's 38th governor, who never stopped serving the state and its people in recent decades, passed away early this morning in Des Moines. [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. He is a 1980 graduate of Valley High School. Des Moines Area Community College is the area's community college with campuses in Ankeny, Des Moines, and West Des Moines. [68] In 2018, Steven L. Naber was appointed as the new City Engineer.[69]. Located just south of the downtown, the centerpiece of the park is a lighted 1.9-mile (3.1km) Kruidenier Trail, encircling it entirely. [18], After official removal, the Meskwaki continued to return to Des Moines until around 1857. 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. "[10], Des Moines takes its name from Fort Des Moines (184346), which was named for the Des Moines River. [87] They also own news/talk station KASI 1430AM and hot adult contemporary station KCYZ 105.1 FM, both of which broadcast from Ames. "City Council. [50] Population density was 2,515.6 inhabitants per square mile (971.3/km2). 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. The election is Nov. 7. [26] This was about 1.7% of the city's population in 1910. 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. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. As of the 2000 census, there were 198,682 people, 80,504 households, and 48,704 families in the city. 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 . [48] Of the population age 25 and over, 86.7% were high school graduates or higher and 27.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher. 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 List of mayors See also Des Moines City Council Notes Works cited The History of Polk County, Iowa. 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. On September 22, 1851, Des Moines was incorporated as a city; the charter was approved by voters on October 18. 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. They were NAIA National Champions in football in 2013. The former Des Moines Public Library building (now the home of the World Food Prize); the United States central Post Office, built by the federal government (now the Polk County Administrative Building, with a newer addition); and the City Hall are surviving examples of the 19001910 buildings. [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. During this time period, the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines (1979) was developed; it hosts Broadway shows and special events. Des Moines (pronounced[de mwan] (listen); formerly [de mwn]) translates literally to either "from the monks" or "of the monks". The mayor of Flavortown is headed to Iowa. 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