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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

After a late Executive Session at its Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 meeting, the Des Moines City Council – by 5–2 vote – notified City Manager Michael Matthias of its intent […]

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

LETTER: Former Councilmember shares thoughts on City Manager’s recent raise

by EditorDecember 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council raises city manager’s base salary 5% to $236,000

by Nicholas JohnsonDecember 17, 2021December 18, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Sponsored

‘What’s Up Des Moines?’ Des Moines Development: Michael Matthias, Bonnie Wilkins & Susan Cezar

by EditorAugust 30, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines City Manager releases statement on city’s response to coronavirus

by EditorMarch 3, 2020

Des Moines City Council
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Council gives city manager pay raise but new member Harris says many citizens unhappy

by EditorJanuary 26, 2020January 27, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

Mayor, Council strongly support City Manager pay raise despite social media flak

by EditorApril 12, 2019

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Politics

Unanimous approval of raise for City Manager sparks online opposition

by Jack MayneApril 5, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics, Video

VIDEO: City Manager Michael Matthias' economic forecast for Des Moines

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 14, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

Des Moines seeks state probe of deleted city records over senior center

by Scott SchaeferJune 15, 2018
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

New aviation advisory committee approved by Des Moines City Council

by Scott SchaeferMay 12, 2017

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