Firefighters will reach out to people who have recently overdosed to offer treatment options and connect them with services.

Earlier this month, a new program was started to help those in Polk County who struggle with an opioid disorder find support ...

This summer, the Des Moines Park and Recreation Department is bringing the fun of the park to neighborhoods without easy access to one. The city's Park-N-Play program launched in March. The program ...

Looking for a means to reduce violent crime, Des Moines officials are considering adopting an internationally employed model from Chicago-based Cure Violence that its organizers say could reduce ...

Des Moines City Council will finally vote on the recommended budget, which includes a $17 million shortfall from property tax laws and rising costs. Creative Visions' Violence Intervention Program is ...