Des Moines library leaders make case for system as city weighs cuts

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders said the new state property tax-cutting legislation is the latest in a decade's worth ...
Des Moines Register

Des Moines native Melissa McCollum tapped to lead Iowa's largest public library system

Des Moines native Melissa McCollum will lead Iowa's largest public library system. McCollum, who has more than 20 years of experience in library leadership roles and public service positions, has been ...

Property tax dominos won't stop at Des Moines library fears | Opinion

Iowans wanted lower property tax bills, so they need to accept grim talks about support for local services, too, writes the ...

City of Des Moines navigates property tax bill, residents fear library cuts

DES MOINES, Iowa — Cities across the Des Moines metro and throughout Iowa are beginning to evaluate how a newly passed ...
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Iowa Legislature debates 'age appropriate' library bill, sparking control concerns

DES MOINES, Iowa — At the state capitol in Des Moines, lawmakers are trying to determine what kinds of books young people should be allowed to check out. Libraries are a hot topic this legislative ...

State property tax reform bill sparks concern over future of Des Moines libraries

State property tax reform bill sparks concern over future of Des Moines libraries ...
The Gazette

Iowa libraries warn of potential impact of bill to restrict inappropriate material

DES MOINES — Library officials warned Thursday that proposed state legislation would undermine their ability to provide literature and programming, while supporters of the legislation argued it simply ...