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After contending with $17M shortfall, Des Moines approves its budget. Here's what to know
Des Moines City Council unanimously approves the city's $986 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning July 1.
'Disheartening': Violence prevention program on Des Moines budget chopping block
Creative Visions' violence prevention program is the latest in a spate of cuts Des Moines is making. Catch up on what else ...
'Everybody should feel the pain': Des Moines activists question police budget boost
The city of Des Moines is facing $17 million in cuts, but is proposing $3 million more for police. Activists ask: why?
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Des Moines City Council approves budget for fiscal year 2026, includes $17.2 million in cuts
New tonight -- The Des Moines city council unanimously approved its budget for fiscal year 2026. The city is facing a 17 million dollar budget shortfall. KCCI's Ophelie Jacobson listened in on ...
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What will Trump’s tariffs mean as Iowa lawmakers shift focus to state budget, taxes?
Republican leaders in the Iowa House and Senate said they are carefully monitoring the impact of sweeping tariffs on U.S.
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'Everybody should feel the pain': Des Moines activists question police budget boost
Des Moines City Council will vote March 24 to approve the notice of a public hearing on the budget. Des Moines activists and organizers say they are frustrated by the city's proposal to increase ...