The Athene Pedestrian Bridge, the only dedicated pedestrian and bicycle crossing over the Raccoon River in West Des Moines, ... according to a city news release. Athene contributed $750,000.

City general fund — $3.95 million, which may be paid back with future local option sales tax or hotel/motel tax funds Private donations — $1.36 million from 246 donors Polk County — $100,000 ...

A pedestrian bridge connecting two West Des Moines parks will open to the public this week.The city will cut the ribbon on the Athene Pedestrian Bridge on Thursday.