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

Des Moines City Council approves $500,000 sidewalk project, sales tax increase & more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

From preparing for major federal healthcare and food benefit cuts to taking concrete steps toward downtown revitalization, the Des Moines City Council tackled a broad slate of local and regional […]

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 9, 2026January 11, 2026
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ELECTION RESULTS 1: Steinmetz, Blosse lead in first round of Des Moines City Council returns

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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November 13, 2026November 13, 2026
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Will the Krull’s turkeys get a pardon this year? Normandy Park food drive will take your vote through Nov. 26

November 12, 2026November 12, 2026
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REMINDER: Des Moines to honor Veterans with ceremony at Underwood Memorial Park this Wednesday, Nov. 11

November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
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