Des Moines passes homeless camping ban amid public uproar
'A heartless disgrace': Des Moines passes homeless camping ban amid public uproar
Iowa's capital city has banned sleeping and camping in public spaces and can now fine people who are not compliant.
Controversy erupts over Des Moines' new public camping ordinance
The city's new ordinance includes fines for those caught sleeping in public, stirring opposition among residents and advocacy groups.
Des Moines City Council approves ban on homeless encampments in public areas
The council approved a ban on camping and sleeping on public property that targets people who are unhoused. Opponents of the plan at the crowded meeting booed the decision.
Des Moines lowers fine for proposed homeless camping ban ahead of final City Council vote
Iowa's capital city is proposing a $15 fine for sleeping in public places, a drastic change from the initial $150. What other changes may be coming:
Des Moines to consider designated homeless camp sites
Des Moines will consider new ways to temporarily house people experiencing homelessness, including a designated camp, modular home site or church parking lots that volunteer to help. Why it matters: The proposals could bridge gaps in services for unhoused people trying to transition to permanent housing,
Des Moines woman arrested for allegedly setting homeless tent on fire
According to a criminal complaint, Tina Davidson set fire to a tent with people inside Monday afternoon near Euclid Avenue on Des Moines's north side.
Des Moines residents come out to community-led town hall on proposed public camping ordinance
Concerns were shared Thursday night regarding a proposed Des Moines city policy change on public camping. The ordinance bans sleeping in public spaces, including sidewalks, streets, and alleys. There ...
Breaking down the Des Moines City Council’s 7 directives to support the homeless
Monday night the City of Des Moines’ City Council passed an ordinance to ban camping in the city which received criticism for ...
Des Moines City Council approves controversial homeless ordinances
Under one of the ordinances, anyone found in violation will face a $15 fine and a police officer will transport them to a ...
17 things to do this weekend in Des Moines include Knotfest, Oktoberfest, Beaverdale Fest
Knotfest with Slipknot and friends highlights at busy weekend in Des Moines that includes Winefest, Phantom Fest, Beaverdale ...
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Des Moines unveils new resources for homeless, updates ordinance
ALONG WITH SOME CHANGES TO THE ORDINANCE THAT WOULD BAN SLEEPING ON DES MOINES PUBLIC PROPERTY. THE CITY COUNCIL IS EXPECTED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE NEXT WEEK. KCCI BEAU BOWMAN IS LIVE AT CITY ...
A Hill Country city plans 'transformational' city hall development project
The project, sometimes referred to as Hopkins Gateway, promises to revitalize about 74 acres of city-owned land along Hopkins ...
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Waterloo woman to be inducted into Iowa African American Hall of Fame
Bridget Reed, a registered nurse, was inducted to the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame last year and Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame in ...
Gabe's 50th anniversary spotlights Iowa City's vibrant music scene
From Nirvana to local bands, the iconic music venue is hosting an anniversary show and a documentary is on the way ...