Developers are taking old churches, schools and other historical buildings and turning them into affordable housing for communities across the state.

The Des Moines Heritage Trust has unveiled its updated list of the seven most endangered historic buildings in Des Moines. The organization aims to bring attention to these local landmarks and others ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Des Moines Historic Trust Des Moines is at risk of losing a number of historic buildings due to vacancy, neglect or redevelopment ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A small cemetery vault once used to hold the dead, a school that educated generations of students, a former Nabisco-era building, a rail-town church and an entire neighborhood are ...

The Des Moines City Council selected Omaha-based White Lotus Group to redevelop the historic Argonne Armory building. The developer plans to transform the 91-year-old building into residences, retail ...

From a coffee house to a day care center, neighbors have dozens of ideas about what could go in the old fire station on Des Moines' near northside. Des Moines Fire Station No. 4 moved to a new ...

Many small towns in Iowa are struggling with abandoned and deteriorating buildings due to population decline. These derelict buildings pose safety risks and create financial burdens for towns with ...