Housing

Last week the Des Moines City Council approved ordinances aimed at preventing those who are homeless from camping or sleeping on public property.

Under the new bans, people who do not leave or remove their campsites can be arrested, charged with a simple misdemeanor and fined $15.

The council approved a ban on camping and sleeping on public property that targets people who are unhoused. Opponents of the plan at the crowded meeting booed the decision.

Residents and staff say they were saddened by the news that the Warming Shelter in Sioux City was planning to cease operations. They wonder what will happen next.

The federal government says new safety standards and building materials mean home buyers priced out of site-built houses have viable options. As storms become stronger and more frequent, experts are tempering expectations.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has adopted new energy standards for residential construction projects funded by the agency.

More and more people are struggling to find affordable, quality housing in rural Iowa.

Police in a Kansas town decided to shield the identity of a sniper who killed a 2-year-old during a standoff. The case has since gained national attention and protesters are calling for the release of the sniper's identity.

Two developers received COVID-19 relief money to help bring more affordable housing to the city.

The shelter will provide access to area housing and counseling services.