Lutheran Church of Hope plans expansion

Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, the largest church in Iowa, plans to expand its campus by 14,000 square feet, per a council meeting— including a gym, teen center and a larger food pantry. Why it matters: The $20 million project, funded through donations, reflects the church's efforts to encourage more in-person interactions and accommodate a growing congregation, Pastor Jeremy Johnson tells Axios. State of play: The first phase of...