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

City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending May 24, 2024

by EditorMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Public Safety

Des Moines Police Chief Tim Gately steps down, Mark Couey named acting Chief

by EditorMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Transportation

Parking may be free until June 3, but for some, the gates at Des Moines Marina lot are glitching

by EditorMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending May 17, 2024

by EditorMay 18, 2024May 18, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News, Transportation

New FAA reauthorization bill promises safety boost at Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Public Safety, Things To Do

4th annual King County Conference on Substance Use will be Thursday, June 6 at Highline College

by EditorMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Transportation

Paid parking at Des Moines Marina resumes Monday, June 3

by EditorMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024

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

City of Des Moines appoints Nicole Nordholm as its new Communications Director

by EditorMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

Des Moines Council hears public comments on preserving Masonic Retirement Home, LGBTQIA+ support, Animal Code amendments & more

by Mellow DeTrayMay 11, 2024May 11, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Karen Keiser honored, legislative and City Manager recruitment updates at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines starts warning period for public park zone speed safety program near Redondo Boardwalk/Wooton Park

by EditorApril 27, 2024April 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 26, 2024

by EditorApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Addressing concerns and seeking support for the Public Safety Levy Lid Lift

by EditorApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Spring events, traffic cams, City Manager recruitment, levy lid lift & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac News

SeaTac City Council accepts unexpected resignation of City Manager Tuesday night

by EditorApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 19, 2024

by EditorApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 12, 2024

by EditorApril 15, 2024April 15, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

City Manager recruiting, legislative update, traffic cams, levy lid lift & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

King County Assessor presentation, City Manager recruitment update and more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 5, 2024

by EditorApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Government, History, News

Des Moines Citizens Advisory Committee wants you to name the alleyway behind the Theater

by EditorApril 2, 2024April 3, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Public Safety, Transportation

Des Moines’ ‘Public Park Zone’ to be first in state for speed safety enforcement near parks

by EditorApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former City Councilmember says ‘A 64 percent tax increase because the Des Moines City Council won’t do its job!’

by EditorApril 1, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Keiser’s last bill – the Employee Free Choice Act – signed into law

by EditorMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Community, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, SeaTac News

City of SeaTac cancels 4th of July fireworks at Angle Lake after resident cites 1932 court ruling

by EditorMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Marina paid parking, fireworks, drone show, levy lid lift & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Achziger resigns from Pool Commission, Flock camera update & more at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News

City of Des Moines seeking public input on Memorial Flag Triangle Park project

by EditorMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Mar. 8, 2024

by EditorMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Underwood Scholarship, city communications & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Karen Keiser announces that she will retire from WA State Legislature

by EditorMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, Transportation

State House passes bill to reduce health risks from Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Mar. 1, 2024

by EditorMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton elected Vice President of Sound Cities Association

by EditorFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council hears concerns over Masonic Home demolition, Backpack Brigade & final Hearts & Minds fund distribution

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

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