Des Moines Register

Sounding very much like the new OH and WI Republican governors, a key state Republican legislator wants to avoid the ongoing state subsidy for Iowa City to Chicago trains. At stake is $230 million in a Federal rail grant to build 110 mph trains.

Despite opposition from businesses and neighborhood groups, the city of Des Moines, Iowa is intent on implementing a program to make local streets friendly to non-drivers.

Parkersburg, IA, reeling from a recent tornado that devastated the town, could look to nearby Charles City for a silver lining.

In Des Moines, eminent domain was a critical tool used to revitalize downtown, and the Kelo decision has put 'that ability under a cloud'.

The city of Newton, Iowa is hoping the NASCAR-sponsored track will bring in much-needed revenue.

Hawkeyes discover the appeal of an urban lifestyle.

A developer's ideas take this college town's urbanism to new heights.

DesMoine's Drake neighborhood breaks ground on a new, "New Urban" development.

New Urbanism is just "window dressing" writes David Knopf.

The future of Iowa State's early 20th century dairy barns is in question