Planners of the Greater Des Moines Water Trails project in downtown Des Moines expect to see a return on investment within the first five years, a new study released Wednesday shows.

The Greater Des Moines Water Trails project now has an incubator consisting of high-profile executives, local elected officials and nonprofit leaders.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Backers of a $117 million plan to bring recreation to downtown Des Moines say the rivers project would create a network of 80 water trails across central Iowa.

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After navigating through the specifications for several years, the West Fork of the Des Moines River in the Estherville area is now a state-designated “water trail.” Lexie Ruter, the executive ...

A plan to make whitewater trails on the rivers in downtown Des Moines is about more than tourism. Supporters of the project say they also have water quality in mind.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The ICON Water Trails project is getting a big boost in funding. A $1 million donation from Casey's will now give the Ankeny-based convenience store company naming rights for ...

Surf's up, Des Moines. Take a look at a new view of the Water Trails' whitewater features, coming in 2026.

From Des Moines River flood mitigation to new trail connections, Iowa's capital city has multiple long-term, high-dollar infrastructure and renovation projects on the horizon.

Popular metro trail to close this summer for rehabilitation and improvement project The city of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department says there's no start date, but work is expected to begin ...