Judge defends Des Moines location of new federal courthouse

August 28, 2019 Carol Kuster State News 0

Ground was broken in downtown Des Moines today for a new $137 million federal courthouse on a vacant lot where the downtown YMCA once stood. That location was criticized by some local officials who preferred it for private development. But Southern District chief judge, John Jarvey says the courthouse deserves a prominent place. “It’s location […]