Good morning, West Des Moines.

Everystep is moving its Eastside office from Des Moines to Urbandale after selling its Easton Boulevard site to Wellbrook Recovery.

The nonprofit is operating from a temporary facility (in West Des Moines) until its permanent space in Urbandale is finalized.

Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper urged Iowa’s congressional delegation to lobby for oil release from the Strategic Oil Reserve to lower diesel prices that have jumped from $3.50 to about $6.28 per gallon.

He said an IRS waiver for tax‑exempt dyed diesel—on semis could ease harvest costs.

Des Moines Public Schools shared updates on their $265M Reimagining Education plan today, noting survey feedback from 1,800 community members, progress on signature schools with enrollment starting this spring, and construction advances—Brody’s exterior walls are nearly complete and Weeks’ foundation is pouring.

Today, Iowa DOT's Rail Team launches the 'See Tracks, Think Train' campaign to advise drivers to avoid bypassing signals at railroad crossings.

The initiative provides safety tips & resources, emphasizing the need to yield at passive crossings.