North DSM News

GOP scores key victory in absentee ballot forms ruling

By John Suayan | Oct 21, 2020

The Republican Party scored a key victory in Iowa’s highest court on the issue of absentee ballot forms.

Cownie amends emergency health proclamation to stress mask use, limit outdoor gatherings

By John Suayan | Aug 6, 2020

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie made an amendment to the emergency health proclamation he issued when the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold last March.

Polk County sees increases in COVID-19 cases as businesses reopen

By John Suayan | Jun 11, 2020

The Polk County Department of Health reported that a spike in COVID-19 cases accompanied the reopening of businesses.

Leaders urge citizens to stay vigilant as Iowa reopens

By John Suayan | Jun 11, 2020

Although Iowa is in the gradual process of reopening, citizens should still exercise caution as they patronize businesses, leaders from the Polk County Board of Supervisors, the City of Des Moines and the Court Avenue District advised.