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Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council votes to disband Hearts & Minds Fund at Thursday night Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

Conflict with City of Normandy Park over permitting creates wall with resident William Wood

by EditorJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Public Safety

Marina Steps, paid parking, speed cameras and more discussed at Thursday’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Port of Seattle responds to proposed new legislation aimed at mitigating environmental/health impacts of Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Public Safety

Police update, legislative priorities & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport

Sen. Keiser, Rep. Orwall to advocate for environmental justice around Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorJanuary 12, 2024
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Government, Politics

City of Des Moines issues draft EIS notice on former Masonic Retirement Home, seeking public comment

by EditorJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When you ‘Want To Go Far, Go Together’

by EditorJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Buxton elected Mayor, Steinmetz Deputy Mayor at Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 29, 2023

by EditorDecember 29, 2023
Posted inArrests, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for Dec. 22, 2023

by EditorDecember 22, 2023
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 15, 2023

by EditorDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

New councilmember sworn in, Marina Steps forum announced & more from Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 8, 2023

by EditorDecember 9, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 1, 2023

by EditorDecember 1, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for Nov. 22, 2023

by EditorNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Tim George releases his first City Manager’s Weekly Report in new role

by EditorNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Redondo speed camera update, Pennington’s last meeting & more from Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager ousted by Council; Michael Matthias shifts to new role

by EditorNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Property tax increase passes, annual budget passed & more discussed at Des Moines City Council Thursday night

by EditorNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘The censure of councilmember Harris was the dirtiest political trick in Des Moines history’

by EditorOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Budget changes, new parking gates & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

VIDEO: Watch Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum held at Wesley Homes

by EditorOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Police, Politics, Public Safety, Transportation

Fracas over alleged ferry boat purchase, Marina Steps and more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 20, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

‘Dual roles’ trigger lawsuit against Des Moines Councilmember Gene Achziger, who claims ‘harassment’

by EditorOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Yoshiko Grace Matsui

by EditorOctober 17, 2023October 16, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 2 Candidate Rob Back

by EditorOctober 16, 2023October 13, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

‘Why you should vote,’ by local Author/Professor TM Sell, Ph.D.

by EditorOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 2 Candidate JC Harris

by EditorOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Events, Featured Post, Government, Politics

REMINDER: Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum is Monday night

by EditorOctober 13, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

‘What Did I Say That Was Wrong?’ Auburn City Council candidate Clinton Taylor defends controversial anti-LGBTQ statements that resulted in lost endorsements

by EditorOctober 4, 2023October 4, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

City of Des Moines holding focus group/survey to help with communication practices

by EditorOctober 4, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: South King County Updates for Oct., 2023

by EditorOctober 4, 2023October 3, 2023
Posted inArrests, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Shooting

Bond report, SCORE fatalities, homicide suspect arrests & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023
Posted inDes Moines

King County report outlines next steps against hate and bias with implementation of new ‘Stop Hate Hotline’

by EditorSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

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