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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics

Mayor wants Council, citizen help to improve ‘well trained, disciplined’ Des Moines police services

by EditorJune 13, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Council told $2.1 million less for 2021 budget due to COVID-19; creates restaurant vouchers for seniors

by EditorMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Councilmember Martinelli shares pandemic relief proposals for Des Moines

by EditorApril 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Mayor, City Manager tell Congressional delegation ‘thanks for the help but we need even more’

by EditorApril 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Councilmember Harris responds to Mayor Pina & Councilmember Mahoney

by EditorApril 20, 2020

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

LETTER: Deputy Mayor shares his thoughts on last Thursday’s council meeting

by EditorApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines’ financial condition high; Councilmember challenged for negative comments

by EditorApril 13, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting will be via telephone

by EditorApril 4, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Council faces COVID-19 outbreak, fire chief says emergency operations center open

by EditorMarch 27, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Mayor Matt Pina releases updated statement on how city is dealing with COVID-19

by EditorMarch 25, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines City Council won’t allow in-person public comment at Thursday’s meeting

by EditorMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines issues ‘Proclamation of Emergency’ due to coronavirus outbreak

by EditorMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

A letter from Councilmember JC Harris: ‘It’s about policy, not the person…’

by EditorFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Bangs wins vacant Des Moines City Council seat over resident Harry Steinmetz

by EditorFebruary 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Mayor Pina, Deputy Mayor Mahoney share thoughts on selection of Luisa Bangs

by EditorFebruary 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

BREAKING: Former Des Moines Councilmember Luisa Bangs selected to vacant seat

by EditorFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Possible selection of new Councilmember, more on agenda for Thurs. night Council

by EditorFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020
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SPONSORED: News update & upcoming events from King Co. Councilmember Dave Upthegrove

by EditorFebruary 12, 2020February 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

After wrangle over procedure, Des Moines Council candidates tell why they want to fill vacancy

by EditorFebruary 7, 2020February 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Here are the 8 residents & ‘visions’ for taking over vacant Des Moines Council seat

by EditorFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines Councilmember critical of process for filling Pennington vacancy

by EditorFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Council will review applicants, possibly select replacement Thursday night

by EditorFebruary 2, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sports

City of Des Moines teaming up with Seattle Sounders & Seattle Storm at Midway Park

by EditorJanuary 29, 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 inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

City of Des Moines seeking applicants for City Council vacancy

by EditorJanuary 24, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Recycling, soccer field, marina, City Manager contract & more on Thurs. Council agenda

by EditorJanuary 21, 2020January 27, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Jesse Johnson appointed as new State Rep. for 30th District

by EditorJanuary 13, 2020January 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Swearings in, Mayor/Deputy Mayor selection, Marina & more on agenda for Thurs. council

by EditorJanuary 7, 2020January 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

King County certifies 2019 election results, announces recounts in 3 races

by EditorNovember 28, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Transportation

Gov. Inslee releases statement on I-976; numerous WSDOT projects put on hold

by EditorNovember 27, 2019November 27, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines Council rule changes approved over objections from newly-elected J.C. Harris

by EditorNovember 22, 2019November 24, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 4: Harris, Martinelli continue to lead over incumbents

by EditorNovember 8, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 3: 2 incumbents losing; Harris up by 100, Martinelli leads Back

by EditorNovember 7, 2019November 8, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Harris extends lead, Martinelli gains on Back

by EditorNovember 6, 2019November 7, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Harris, Nutting and Back lead the pack

by EditorNovember 5, 2019November 6, 2019

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