News across Greater Des Moines

Event Road Closure Scheduled for October 11, 2026
Indianola residents and visitors are advised to prepare for a temporary road closure on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for the A.B.A.T.E Toy Run. Please plan accordingly, and we thank the community in advance for your understanding.

Temporary Road Closures Scheduled for Downtown Square
Indianola residents and visitors are advised to prepare for a temporary road closures Monday September 21st- Thursday September 24th and Monday September 28th. Please plan accordingly, and we thank the community in advance for your understanding.

Glendale Drive Lane Closures
Plan for intermittent lane closures on Glendale Drive starting September 22 for about two weeks. Most of the work is concentrated at the intersection of Glendale Drive and Windfield Parkway. Work is dependent on weather.

Warrior Lane Closures 2026
Update 9/4: S Warrior Lane between University Avenue and the south entrance into St. Boniface Church's parking lot will close on September 8, 2026. Visitors can still get to St. Boniface Church from their south entrance on S Warrior Lane.

SE Creekview Drive Extension Project Completed On-Schedule
A two-lane roadway including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, sidewalk, and street lights were added north of SE Oralabor Drive.

Ute Avenue: I-80 Bridge Work Complete
The bridge for Dallas County Road R-22/Ute Avenue (Exit 117) over Interstate 80 is reopen as of September 30. All ramps on both sides are also open.