Flooded Apartments and Unanswered Questions | Des Moines News

Heavy rains in Des Moines caused Fourmile Creek to flood, displacing 144 families at Parkside East apartments—32 of whom lost their homes entirely. Despite a 2018 flood and city buyout plans, the complex remained vulnerable. Residents, including Liberian refugee Stanislaus Sesay, feel betrayed and stranded, questioning why first-floor units were still occupied. Cleanup is underway, but financial aid from property management falls short for those who lost everything. With a state disaster proclamation now in effect, families scramble for housing while facing an uncertain future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33674cae2b42bbdd