One of Adventureland Resort's water slides is getting a glow-up — literally. The Typhoon water slide at the resort's Adventure Bay water park will now feature a Hyperlight "full-sensory" experience.

Instead of building a fancy new aquatic center, Des Moines is looking to spend $16.4 million to upgrade its current swimming pools, many of which are 40 years old and are in need of repairs as well as ...