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

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Over 60 attend Des Moines Marina Steps Project meeting

by EditorFebruary 17, 2024February 21, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

33rd District Town Hall will be Saturday, Feb. 17 at Highline College

by EditorFebruary 10, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council hears public comments on Masonic Home, discusses affordable housing & more

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘It’s disheartening to see the Hearts and Minds program scrapped’

by EditorFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Feb. 2, 2024

by EditorFebruary 3, 2024

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 inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics, Transportation

Sound Transit Board appoints Goran Sparrman as interim CEO

by EditorJanuary 11, 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

Defenders of North SeaTac Park to speak out at Port of Seattle meeting

by EditorDecember 12, 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, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

Des Moines City Council candidate Rob Back – who lost to JC Harris – concedes

by EditorNovember 16, 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, Politics

ELECTION RETURNS 3: JC Harris extends lead over Rob Back to 681 votes

by EditorNovember 9, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RETURNS 2: Harris extends his lead over Back by +49 votes

by EditorNovember 8, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Harris, Nutting leading in early returns for Des Moines City Council

by EditorNovember 7, 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, Elections, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘I am speaking in favor of him as the most qualified Candidate for the position on Des Moines City Council’

by EditorOctober 28, 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

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