Dec 12, 2023 · Public transit cuts loom following "failed" reforms. The D-Line, a free downtown shuttle, would be eliminated as part of cuts being considered by DART. Photo: Courtesy of DART. DART "failed to deliver" on years of requests to revise its service and financing plans, Des Moines city manager Scott Sanders said in a public statement last week. Des Moines Water Works is considering a $50+ million plan to build wells north of the metro to help remediate struggles with high nitrates, CEO Ted Corrigan tells Axios. Why it matters: The project would be a big investment that could influence future water rates and help reduce the utility's operation costs.Everyone needs — and deserves — high-quality reporting to understand the changes fast unfolding where they live. Axios Local is the solution, synched elegantly to your smartphone. We created Politico in 2007 and Axios in 2017 and believe this project will be our most important journalistic legacy if we nail it.She was interviewed for a story published in the Des Moines Register on Dec. 18, 2023, on “Few Republican women make it to Caucus Day. As Nikki …The new location of Despensary on Ingersoll Avenue. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Despensary, a popular shop selling CBD and THC products in Des Moines, has been suspended by the state from selling consumable hemp products for 30 days. Driving the news: The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …Biggest moves of 2022: As president of the Des Moines Music Coalition, Kuuku Saah helped restart the 80/35 music festival after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus. He launched a $4 million, multi-year historic renovation of North Des Moines City Hall. And he opened a second Mars Café location in downtown DSM.Dec 6, 2023 · Shortages can lead to lower care quality. By the numbers: In 2021, one nursing facility closed in western Iowa. By 2022, that accelerated to 17 nursing homes. There have been 11 closures in 2023. The big picture: 13% of the nation's total nursing home closures in 2022 occurred in Iowa, Radio Iowa reports. Studio E9 is located at 1405 E. 9th St. in Des Moines. Photos: Courtesy of Sam Hoyle/ New Tribe Media. Renovations to a nearly 125-year-old former grocery store near Iowa Lutheran Hospital were recently completed and the space can now be rented. Details: STUDIO E9 is a brick building along East 9th Street that was once Capital Park …You may have seen an article over at Axios today about the rebrand of many of the Verizon Media products under a new Yahoo+ banner. I would like to congratulate all of the teams th...Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Six book bans have been requested in Des Moines' largest metro school districts, according to documents Axios obtained via multiple public records requests this month. The big picture: The requests are a product of a culture war that has made schools across the nation ground zero, Axios' Russell Contreras …Contact information. Get contact information for Axios Des Moines Newsletter and Axios Des Moines Newsletter journalists by joining Muck Rack. Learn More. …Two new hotels in Ankeny aim to take advantage of bicycle tourism from the High Trestle Trail. Driving the news: Staybridge Suites is scheduled to open adjacent to the trail this fall, while a nearby Holiday Inn Express opened last year. The hotels, which offer 107 rooms and 94 rooms respectively, are both near the new High Trestle Trail overpass …Jul 15, 2021 · A pop-up care village for DSM's homeless population will launch on the east side in coming weeks. It's a one-stop shop where community groups and volunteers will offer food, clothing, showers and services like case management and substance abuse counseling. Why it matters: There are more than 2,300 homeless people in Iowa on any given night. Des Moines' electric buses are off the road for fixes. DART's seven electric buses have been pulled off the road due to maintenance issues, Erin Hockman, a spokesperson for the public transit authority told Axios Thursday. Some of the problems are battery related. Driving the news: The buses are part of a pilot program.The Waukee school district removed three LGBTQ books from the Northwest High School library last week after someone requested a review of their contents, school officials say. The books, " All Boys Aren't Blue ," "Lawn Boy" and " Gender Queer ," will be reviewed by a committee of school staff to determine if they're appropriate, said district ...Rainbow-lattice pies made for One Iowa by Pie Bird Pies. Photo courtesy of Pie Bird Pies. When the creators of Pie Bird Pies, Kristen Daily and Andrea Piekarczyk, first met at work several years ago, they instantly connected over a butterscotch custard pie with a curry-spiced crust. The intrigue: Other people questioned Piekarczyk's choice to ...Jun 6, 2022 · The completion of a professional soccer stadium and adjacent plaza in downtown Des Moines is being delayed a year, project organizers announced in a press release Monday morning. The kick-off for Iowa's first United Soccer League (USL) Championship club is now set for 2025. Why it matters: At about $84 million, it's one of the largest ongoing ... Taco Casa, the 50-year-old local restaurant with a cult following, reopens under new ownership today. Why it matters: "I didn't want to see it go away," new owner Chris Pagliai tells Axios. "I've been eating here for 40 years." Flashback: The Mexican fast-food restaurant first opened in Okoboji in 1966 and in Des Moines in 1973.Jan 4, 2023 · Drivers are going faster along a portion of Douglas Avenue in Des Moines where a lane was removed in 2021 as part of a safety improvement pilot project to help calm traffic, according to city data obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The unexpected result will factor into whether or how the lane reduction becomes permanent. Des Moines' multiracial population grew 253% since 2000. Multiracial, Asian and Hispanic populations saw the biggest percentage increases in the DSM metro between 2000 and 2022. Why it matters: Such demographic data is a vital snapshot of how our area's racial and ethnic makeup is changing over time, helping to inform policies and programs ...May 25, 2021 · DSM's hot girl summer — Calling out anti-refugee rhetoric. Jun 1, 2021. Go deeper Aug 4, 2022 · Tesla drivers are routinely heckled, cut off in traffic and blocked from charging stations, multiple Iowa owners tell Axios. Angst about politics or the environment is typically the motivator, they said. Driving the news: Suzie Stewart of Des Moines — a friend of Jason's — recently told us that she fears for her teenage son’s safety ... Shortages can lead to lower care quality. By the numbers: In 2021, one nursing facility closed in western Iowa. By 2022, that accelerated to 17 nursing homes. There have been 11 closures in 2023. The big picture: 13% of the nation's total nursing home closures in 2022 occurred in Iowa, Radio Iowa reports.Jun 24, 2022 · A patron cuts portions of galbi beef into smaller pieces. Photo by Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. It's finally happening — Des Moines is getting its own Korean BBQ restaurant. Driving the news: DZÔ Korean BBQ is opening in August at 2611 Ingersoll Ave. in the same building as Sakari and the Yacht Club. Dec 6, 2023 · Shortages can lead to lower care quality. By the numbers: In 2021, one nursing facility closed in western Iowa. By 2022, that accelerated to 17 nursing homes. There have been 11 closures in 2023. The big picture: 13% of the nation's total nursing home closures in 2022 occurred in Iowa, Radio Iowa reports. After years of speculation, Pro Iowa officials announced late Thursday that Des Moines is getting a United Soccer League Championship team. Why it matters: It'll be Iowa's first club to compete in the USL Championship, a Division II professional men's soccer league that boasts a reach of 84 million people. The announcement also actualizes plans ...Getting medical marijuana in Iowa is easier than you think. A cannabis vape cartridge purchased from Bud & Mary's ($45). Photo: Linh Ta/Axios. On a random Tuesday in Des Moines, I got approved for Iowa's medical cannabidiol program and was able to get marijuana all in under six hours. Driving the news: I had no idea how easy it was to get ...Axios is a digital newsletter that focuses on local communities and hires local reporters. Clayworth credits the publication’s rapidy growth due to his …Reflective backplates are being added to traffic signals at five DSM intersections as part of a test project, city traffic engineer John Davis tells Axios. Why it matters: They're designed to improve visibility for traffic signals and can reduce crashes, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The test is part of the city's Vision Zero ...West Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Des Moines University recently held a groundbreaking event to commemorate the start of... West Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 1...The children, ages 7 and 9, ended up in separate hotel rooms with other accompanied minors after their flight was diverted to Atlanta due to bad weather. The parents of two unaccom...That's now closer to 1,500. Add in negatives like low pay, a lack of tipping and rising gas prices and "risks outweigh rewards," according to Chuck Utech, a former Uber and Lyft driver in Des Moines. Our thought bubble: Either schedule your rides for the next few months, or have a friend on speed dial. This story first appeared in the Axios Des ...Two candidates are vying for Des Moines' Ward 2 seat in the Nov. 7 election. Why it matters: The ward represents the city's northeast side — an area adjacent to Pleasant Hill and Altoona that's experiencing growth. The next councilperson will help lead redevelopment projects in places like Highland Park and Capitol Park.; 📛 The candidatesTwo new hotels in Ankeny aim to take advantage of bicycle tourism from the High Trestle Trail. Driving the news: Staybridge Suites is scheduled to open adjacent to the trail this fall, while a nearby Holiday Inn Express opened last year. The hotels, which offer 107 rooms and 94 rooms respectively, are both near the new High Trestle Trail overpass …Child poverty among metro's most critical challenges. An annual community report released by United Way of Central Iowa last week shows hundreds of kids in some metro neighborhoods experienced homelessness as of the start of the school year. Why it matters: That's only one of nearly two dozen troubling data points highlighted by the group.As first reported by Axios, Christensen said Trader Joe's already has demonstrated "honest interest." ... Aldi opened 139 stores, including its 10th Des …A recent archeological discovery in Des Moines near DART's planned $68 million maintenance facility has resulted in a federal recommendation that the agency find a new location, DART spokesperson Erin Hockman told Axios. The intrigue: The would-be new location is adjacent to a site where a 7,000-year-old village was discovered in 2010.A new sparkling water drink advertised as "Iowa's first cannabis-infused social beverage" is now on the market. Why it matters: It's a legal way to get some THC even though recreational marijuana is still illegal in Iowa. Catch up fast: Federal officials removed hemp from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act as part of the …Zoom in: Just over 46% of DSM metro renters — almost 39,000 people — were cost burdened in 2021, a 10-percentage point increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the report. Median renter household income in the metro was just over $41,000, according to the JCHS report. Meanwhile, rent for a median two-bedroom was …Jalapeno andouille sausage & cheese kolache from Cajun Belle ($3.50). Photo: Linh Ta/Axios. Johnston's got a new kolache spot and it has all the Czech and Texas-inspired treats that you can eat. Driving the news: Cajun Belle is a new drive-thru restaurant that serves savory and sweet kolaches at 5460 Merle Hay Road, Suite A.Feb 16, 2024 · Scoop: Des Moines considers City Hall-adjacent development. Restaurant space is envisioned along the project's north side, facing Grand Avenue. Rendering: Streamline Architects, courtesy of the city of DSM. A five-story residential and commercial building is being proposed across the street from Des Moines City Hall. The average price of a single-family home sold in the Des Moines metro was nearly $310,500 in 2023. State of play: That's 4.2% higher — almost $13,000 — more than in 2022. It marks the 12th consecutive year of escalating home values, according to a preliminary year-end report published by Les Sulgrove, a local realtor and former …Oct 27, 2023 · The bottom line: DMWW recycled leftover lime for agricultural use in the 1990s. Lost Plant now has a layer of dirt and planted grass. "Now it is full of weeds, and kind of pretty," O'Brien says, who still owns land near the once-notorious, forgotten space. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Des Moines. 🌱. Get a daily look at the biggest stories in Des Moines, from politics and business to food and drink. Subscribe to Axios Des Moines and get smart, fast and …Build Your Own! - Van de Graaff parts include the rollers, motor, and metal sphere. Learn about Van de Graaff parts and how to build a Van de Graaff generator. Advertisement If you...The Fleur Cinema & Café is staging a comeback, including recent renovations that make one of its theaters easier to use for live entertainment or presentations, owner Michael Coppola told Axios this week.. Meanwhile, Varsity Cinema will reopen Dec. 15 after a $5 million rehab.; Why it matters: The theaters were prime places …Des Moines metro home pricing finally hit its ceiling in 2022 after several years of spikes. That's according to a new year-end report published by Les Sulgrove, a local realtor and former president of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors.; Zoom in: Sulgrove uses a valuation model of an existing DSM residence's to estimate what an …Thursday marks a rather, er — batty day in Des Moines history. Driving the news: Forty years ago, Ozzy Osbourne bit off a bat's head while he was performing his "Diary of a Madman" tour at Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Jan. 20, 1982. State of play: That fateful night, the drugged-out rockstar chomped down on a bat’s head after it was …Several months after Hy-Vee officials announced the company would be led by two CEOs, it's reverting back to one again. What's happening: Jeremy Gosch will be the grocery company's sole CEO, while Aaron Wiese, who was previously named a CEO last August, steps into a "president" role instead. Why it matters: The West Des Moines …Jan 4, 2023 · Drivers are going faster along a portion of Douglas Avenue in Des Moines where a lane was removed in 2021 as part of a safety improvement pilot project to help calm traffic, according to city data obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The unexpected result will factor into whether or how the lane reduction becomes permanent. Everyone needs — and deserves — high-quality reporting to understand the changes fast unfolding where they live. Axios Local is the solution, synched elegantly to your smartphone. We created Politico in 2007 and Axios in 2017 and believe this project will be our most important journalistic legacy if we nail it.Des Moines is paying $25,000 to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a police officer fired after an investigation determined she made false claims. Catch up fast: Officer Lourdes Hadenfeldt alleged that a driver swerved at her and hit her with the vehicle's mirror in 2019. But charges against the driver were dropped and ...The Henry A. Wallace Building would be vacated of state offices and potentially demolished under a plan that goes before the Executive Council of Iowa this morning. Why it matters: The 45-year-old building and its reflective exterior that mirrors the Iowa Capitol is iconic. Yes, but: It's had structural and mechanical problems for decades.You may have seen an article over at Axios today about the rebrand of many of the Verizon Media products under a new Yahoo+ banner. I would like to congratulate all of the teams th...4 days ago · WDM library's new truck. Photo: Courtesy of WDMPL. West Des Moines Public Library is preparing to launch its new "Words on Wheels" truck, letting people check out and return books from a "bookmobile." Why it matters: WDM only has one library location. The bookmobile will be able to better reach all residents amid the city's explosive growth. Feb 8, 2024 · A portion of Des Moines Masonic Cemetery near 48th Street and Franklin Avenue could be sold later this month. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. An unused five-acre portion of the Des Moines Masonic Cemetery could be sold to make way for a new ChildServe center. State of play: DSM agreed to take ownership of the 40-acre cemetery last year after ... Jason Clayworth. Gusto Pizza Bar opened this week at 2301 Ingersoll Ave., in DSM. Photo courtesy of Gusto Pizza Bar. Gusto Pizza Bar officially returned to DSM this week after a summer move and temporary hiatus. The new location, 2301 Ingersoll Ave., is four blocks away from the longtime "mothership" that closed in July for the move.A Parks Area Foundation board member who helped schedule lineups for a free Des Moines summer music series resigned earlier this year after a disagreement about hip-hop performances. Why it matters: Hip-hop's roots and prevalence lies within African American communities. The genre's absence at Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR) ignores …Axios Des Moines. Axios investigates: Iowa's nursing home crisis. Jason Clayworth. Posted: December 6, 2023 | Last updated: December 6, 2023. …The secret names behind these Des Moines buildings. Linh Ta. EMC Insurance in downtown Des Moines, also known as the "vodka" building. Photo: Linh Ta/Axios. 👋 Linh here. When it comes to Des Moines' buildings, there are the "official" names — and then there are the more apt nicknames. Why it matters: If you don't want …The former Wallace Elementary site goes to auction this morning, and Des Moines' city government wants to buy it. Why it matters: Redevelopment of the nearly 3.3-acre area just over a mile from the Iowa capitol could make a big difference to the neighborhood following years of neglect. Catch up fast: Wallace closed in 2007 after the …No book ban requests have been made in Des Moines and at least four other metro districts since at least February, school officials told Axios last week. That includes Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee and Urbandale. Why it matters: Efforts to remove books is part of a larger cultural war that has been playing out in schools across …Des Moines plans to buy Nationwide's vacant building, located at 1200 Locust St., to consolidate most city offices into one space, deputy city manager Matthew Anderson tells Axios. Why it matters: The …Rainbow-lattice pies made for One Iowa by Pie Bird Pies. Photo courtesy of Pie Bird Pies. When the creators of Pie Bird Pies, Kristen Daily and Andrea Piekarczyk, first met at work several years ago, they instantly connected over a butterscotch custard pie with a curry-spiced crust. The intrigue: Other people questioned Piekarczyk's choice to ...You may have seen an article over at Axios today about the rebrand of many of the Verizon Media products under a new Yahoo+ banner. I would like to congratulate all of the teams th...Child poverty among metro's most critical challenges. An annual community report released by United Way of Central Iowa last week shows hundreds of kids in some metro neighborhoods experienced homelessness as of the start of the school year. Why it matters: That's only one of nearly two dozen troubling data points highlighted by the group.Comedian Kathy Griffin tells Axios she never should have apologized for the notorious photo that got former President Trump's base boiling mad and derailed her career nearly seven years ago.. Why it matters: She's taking her mea culpa back and hoping for a comeback on her new tour "My life on the PTSD-List."It launches at Hoyt Sherman Place …Aug 29, 2023 · The sale of Des Moines-based Kum & Go to Maverik — Adventure's First Stop was finalized Tuesday, company spokesperson Erica Turner tells Axios. Why it matters: The 400+-store deal roughly doubles Maverik's footprint, making it the nation's 12th largest convenience store chain. And it marks a significant transition for the Krause Group — Kum ... Security footage captured the entirety of the Jan. 23 shooting inside Starts Right Here, the education and monitoring program for at-risk youth in downtown Des Moines, according to police in recently unsealed search warrants obtained by Axios.. Why it matters: The video and the police investigation help provide answers to a shooting that …Feb 8, 2024 · A portion of Des Moines Masonic Cemetery near 48th Street and Franklin Avenue could be sold later this month. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. An unused five-acre portion of the Des Moines Masonic Cemetery could be sold to make way for a new ChildServe center. State of play: DSM agreed to take ownership of the 40-acre cemetery last year after ... Tel: 515-991-2687. P.O. Box 8185. Des Moines, IA 50301. Axios provides career counseling and consulting to help you find the "right" career. Align your natural …Experiments - Van de Graaff experiments are famous for making your hair stand on end when you touch the sphere. Find out how to conduct your own Van de Graaff experiment. Advertise...Two candidates are vying for Des Moines' Ward 2 seat in the Nov. 7 election. Why it matters: The ward represents the city's northeast side — an area adjacent to Pleasant Hill and Altoona that's experiencing growth. The next councilperson will help lead redevelopment projects in places like Highland Park and Capitol Park.; 📛 The candidatesPothole season has come unusually early this year due to January's record freeze and snowfall that was quickly followed by unseasonably warm temperatures.. Driving the news: Des Moines received 250 pothole reports last weekend, an abnormally high number this time of year, public works director Jonathan Gano tells Axios. Typically, the …Mar 14, 2023 · Des Moines Register's declining circulation. The Des Moines Register has lost nearly 70% of its Sunday circulation since 2018, according to a recent column in journalism outlet Nieman Lab. Why it matters: At a time when we're bombarded with more misinformation than ever, reputable reporting from news outlets like the Register is even more crucial. Des Moines is officially creating an "affordable forever" home network after almost a year of discussions.. Why it matters: The plan could alleviate a problematic cycle where subsidized homes lose affordability after ownership changes hands. Details: The city government is facilitating the creation of a Community Land Trust (CLT), an idea …The bottom line: DMWW recycled leftover lime for agricultural use in the 1990s. Lost Plant now has a layer of dirt and planted grass. "Now it is full of weeds, and kind of pretty," O'Brien says, who still owns land near the once-notorious, forgotten space. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Des Moines. 🌱.It's time to vote: Here's what we're watching in Des Moines. Jason Clayworth, Linh Ta. Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. It's Election Day. Why it matters: The outcomes will influence the metro's direction for decades. On the ballots are council and school board members, as well as a public measure that could allow Polk County's government to ...Catch up fast: The Emergency Rental Assistance Program gave more than $46 billion to eligible renters during the pandemic through bills approved …Jason Clayworth and Linh Ta will write the Axios Des Moines newsletter, set to launch during the first quarter of 2021. Clayworth is a longtime …Aug 29, 2023 · The sale of Des Moines-based Kum & Go to Maverik — Adventure's First Stop was finalized Tuesday, company spokesperson Erica Turner tells Axios. Why it matters: The 400+-store deal roughly doubles Maverik's footprint, making it the nation's 12th largest convenience store chain. And it marks a significant transition for the Krause Group — Kum ...
Putts & Pins, a new tech-infused mini golf and duckpin bowling venue, opened this week in West Des Moines. Driving the news: It's the first location for the "gamified" miniature golf facility at Jordan Creek Point, a new strip mall development north of Dillard's. State of play: The '80s and '90s pop-rock inspired venue offers a full American .... Txlottery.org lotto texas
Des Moines business diverts clothing from the dump. Seven cents of every pound of clothing donationed from this site at 950 15th St. in Des Moines goes to a student incentive program at Edmunds Elementary. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. There's a new way in Des Moines to get rid of that shirt with the stain or pair of sneakers with a hole in …A series of Des Moines levee improvements are almost $35 million over budget, prompting the City Council on Monday to adopt a new evaluation plan to try to reduce costs.. Why it matters: The improvements were designed after floods in 1993 and 2008 caused billions of dollars in damages. While the potential for savings is …The Generator - Van de Graaff generators were invented for the purpose of creating static electricity. Learn about Van de Graaf generators and other electrostatic devices. Advertis...A recent archeological discovery in Des Moines near DART's planned $68 million maintenance facility has resulted in a federal recommendation that the agency find a new location, DART spokesperson Erin Hockman told Axios. The intrigue: The would-be new location is adjacent to a site where a 7,000-year-old village was discovered in 2010.Mar 14, 2023 · Des Moines Register's declining circulation. The Des Moines Register has lost nearly 70% of its Sunday circulation since 2018, according to a recent column in journalism outlet Nieman Lab. Why it matters: At a time when we're bombarded with more misinformation than ever, reputable reporting from news outlets like the Register is even more crucial. Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios. Des Moines' Mediacom users received a notification last month that their internet rates were rising between $5-$10 a month in exchange for higher speeds and more data usage. Yes, but: A price hike up to $10 a month is higher than what it actually costs the company to increase speeds for its customers, …Aug 4, 2022 · Tesla drivers are routinely heckled, cut off in traffic and blocked from charging stations, multiple Iowa owners tell Axios. Angst about politics or the environment is typically the motivator, they said. Driving the news: Suzie Stewart of Des Moines — a friend of Jason's — recently told us that she fears for her teenage son’s safety ... Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds snubs county environmental efforts. Axios Des Moines. Education 📚. Politics 🇺🇸.Iowa's former state medical director, Caitlin Pedati, began a new job last week as a district director of the health department in Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to a city press release. Why it matters: Pedati, who left the Iowa Department of Public Health in late October, was a prominent figure in the state's fight to curb the pandemic.Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is also known as de Lange syndrome. Free medical advise for Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? Try our Sym...Oct 3, 2022 · Vacant Des Moines building owners would be required to register their properties with the city and comply with maintenance requirements under an ordinance being considered Monday night by the city council. Failing to comply could result in a fine of up to $750 for a first offense. Why it matters: Vacant properties are linked to increased crime ... Oct 20, 2023 · Des Moines voters will select a Ward 1 councilperson in a competitive Nov. 7 election that includes seven candidates. Why it matters: The ward represents more than 50,000 people, including the Beaverdale, Merle Hay and Drake neighborhoods. State of play: The election follows the August resignation of former City Councilperson Indira Sheumaker ... Jalapeno andouille sausage & cheese kolache from Cajun Belle ($3.50). Photo: Linh Ta/Axios. Johnston's got a new kolache spot and it has all the Czech and Texas-inspired treats that you can eat. Driving the news: Cajun Belle is a new drive-thru restaurant that serves savory and sweet kolaches at 5460 Merle Hay Road, Suite A.May 12, 2022 · Des Moines targets missing sidewalks. Sidewalks will be constructed this year along the 4800 block of Southwest 13th Street, about a block away from Wright Elementary in DSM. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios. Des Moines will construct 28 blocks of sidewalks this year in residential areas that have not previously had them. The former Wallace Elementary site goes to auction this morning, and Des Moines' city government wants to buy it. Why it matters: Redevelopment of the nearly 3.3-acre area just over a mile from the Iowa capitol could make a big difference to the neighborhood following years of neglect. Catch up fast: Wallace closed in 2007 after the ….