By Nicholas Johnson The Des Moines City Council returned Vic Pennington to the dais Thursday night (March 3, 2022) after the former councilmember and three recent city council candidates applied […]
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Three vying for Des Moines City Council vacancy after Vargas drops out
By Nicholas Johnson Candidates seeking appointment to an open Des Moines City Council seat addressed the council Thursday (Feb. 24, 2022), with Priscilla Vargas dropping out to endorse Vic Pennington […]
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Four apply to fill Des Moines City Council seat vacated by Martinelli
By Nicholas Johnson Four Des Moines residents have applied to fill a vacancy on the city council created in January when Anthony Martinelli resigned his Position No. 6 seat amid […]
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Public to get say in proposed demolition of iconic Des Moines Masonic home
By Nicholas Johnson Before the city of Des Moines decides whether to permit demolition of a 95-year-old Masonic retirement home, the public will have a chance to help shape an […]
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After judge OKs diversion deal, Des Moines Councilmember Martinelli says ‘I will not resign’ over domestic violence allegations
By Nicholas Johnson Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli responded Thursday to growing calls that he resign over multiple domestic violence allegations, writing on social media that the six criminal […]
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Des Moines City Council elects Mahoney as mayor, Buxton as deputy mayor
By Nicholas Johnson During their first meeting of the year, members of the Des Moines City Council elected councilmember Matt Mahoney to serve as mayor and councilmember Traci Buxton to […]
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Des Moines City Council raises city manager’s base salary 5% to $236,000
By Nicholas Johnson The Des Moines City Council signed off Thursday evening (Dec. 16, 2021) on a 5 percent raise for City Manager Michael Matthias, bringing his base salary up […]
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Des Moines court allows councilmember Martinelli to see child in spite of domestic violence allegations
Photo of Anthony Martinelli courtesy City of Des MoinesBy Nicholas Johnson A Des Moines Municipal Court judge has agreed to allow city councilmember Anthony Martinelli to have supervised visits with […]
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Des Moines councilmember Anthony Martinelli released from jail on bond
By Nicholas Johnson Des Moines city councilmember Anthony Martinelli was released Tuesday morning (Oct. 26, 2021) from the SCORE South Correctional Regional Jail in Des Moines after posting bond, according […]
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Des Moines Mayor calls for councilmember Martinelli’s resignation after arrest on domestic-violence allegations
Photo of Anthony Martinelli courtesy City of Des MoinesBy Nicholas Johnson Des Moines Mayor Matt Pina says he hopes councilmember Anthony Martinelli has “the fortitude to resign” in light of […]
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Burien’s Arts-A-Glow Light Festival will be this Saturday night, Sept. 11
Burien’s Arts-A-Glow Light Festival is returning this Saturday night, Sept. 11, from 7 – 10 p.m. with a self-guided Art Walk throughout downtown Burien. “Enjoy this unique opportunity to discover […]
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With Susan Enfield on her way out, Highline Public Schools to seek new superintendent
By Nicholas Johnson As Susan Enfield enters her 10th year at the helm of Highline Public Schools, the district’s school board is kicking off a process to find her successor. […]
