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• A 140-year-old Des Moines school just became a local landmark

  By Virginia Barreda Verified| Des Moines Register Verified Des Moines' Drake neighborhood just became home to a new designated local landmark that's over a century old. Des Moines City Council members this week unanimously approved making Ulysses S. Grant School, 1031 23rd St., a local landmark. Built in 1885 in an architectural style reflective of city school buildings of the time, the school is considered one of the city's oldest surviving public school buildings, according to City Council agenda documents.

  By Virginia Barreda Verified · Des Moines Register

  Apr. 11, 2025

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The Des Moines Register is Iowa’s largest daily morning newspaper, based in Des Moines. Established in 1849, it has a rich history of serving as a primary news source for the state. The newspaper is known for its comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, with a strong emphasis on Iowa-centric reporting. It operates under the Cowles Media Company, which is part of Gannett, and has maintained a significant presence in the community for over a century. In addition to its daily newspaper, The Register offers historical archives with over 3.4 million searchable pages dating back to 1871. It also publishes special publications, such as *Juice*, a weekly tabloid aimed at younger audiences with entertainment and lifestyle content. The Register has adapted to the digital age by providing online news, subscriptions, and multimedia content, ensuring it remains a vital resource for Iowa residents, businesses, and policymakers.