Iowa City metro growth still strong, latest census estimate shows
The census estimates the Des Moines metro now has 753,913 people, and is the fastest-growing metro in Iowa, up 6.3% from 709,517 in 2020. Adding 44,396 people since 2020, it slots in at 81st in ...
Des Moines metro cities paid $1.6 million for special censuses. Why aren't they happening?
President Donald Trump put a freeze on hiring civilian workers, meaning special censuses cities already paid for are paused ...