City Council members approved wage increases in a 2024 contract for members of the Des Moines Police Bargaining Unit, which ...

The police and fire departments made up nearly half of the city's payroll and have two of the highest median salaries among city departments. Other departments, such as the Des Moines Public ...

The city of Des Moines is facing $17 million in cuts, but is proposing $3 million more for police. Activists ask: why?

The Des Moines Police Department is asking the public for help ... Des Moines Park on the city's southside. She is wearing a pink hoodie, black pants and brown boots. Her destination is unknown.

Des Moines activists and organizers say they are frustrated by the city's proposal to increase the police department's budget while public services are being cut. They say they want to see more ...