Iowa's capital city has banned sleeping and camping in public spaces and can now fine people who are not compliant.

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,

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.