Des Moines to begin housing incentive program for city employees
News Desk DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council voted unanimously Monday to start a housing grant program to incentivize city employees and Des Moines police officers to live in…
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Des Moines City Council’s New Public Speaking Rules Draw Condemnation
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council passed new public speaking restrictions at Monday’s meeting, drawing backlash from community members who say the council is retaliating against public…
Des Moines City Council’s Proposed Rule Changes Would Stifle Public Criticism, Activists Say
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council has faced criticism over previous public comment restraints, and now the council is considering new rules that activists say will even…
Des Moines City Council to Vote on Birdland Park and Marina Renovation Plan
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council will vote Monday on a multi-million dollar plan to overhaul and renovate Birdland Park and Marina. “The vision for this park…
Des Moines City Council Votes To Improve the City’s Bike Trails
DES MOINES, Iowa– This week the Des Moines city council approved two initiatives to improve the city’s bike trail infrastructure. “We do this national count to help us estimate Project…
Des Moines City Council Approves Mask Mandate for City Buildings
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines City Council approved a resolution Monday requiring all city employees and those who visit city buildings to wear face masks. The resolution also encourages…
Des Moines City Council Considering Mask Ordinance for City Facilities
Des Moines, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council will vote on a resolution Monday night that would require masks be worn in public spaces in city buildings. The proposed…
Des Moines City Council Passes Anti-Racial Profiling Ordinance
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines City Council unanimously passed an anti-racial profiling ordinance Monday night. In a 7-0 vote, the council approved the revised ordinance. The elements of the…
Des Moines City Council to Consider Marijuana Resolution
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Des Moines City Council is set to consider a resolution supporting the decriminalization of marijuana in the city. The resolution is on the council’s…
Des Moines City Council to Review Anti-Racial Profiling Ordinance
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines City Council will review the proposed anti-racial profiling ordinance and hear more input from the public at the next council meeting. The city council…
‘Not Good Enough’: Community Activists Oppose Proposed Anti-Racial Profiling Ordinance
DES MOINES, Iowa — Multiple community activist organizations announced their opposition to the Des Moines City Council’s proposed anti-racial profiling ordinance, arguing it does not adequately address the needs of…
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Des Moines City Council to Discuss Possible Racial Profiling Ordinance Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa – Monday night, the Des Moines city council plans to discuss what it’s calling an “unbiased policing policy.” The proposed policy change comes in the wake of…
City Council Voting Monday on Funding for Birdland Levee Repairs
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council will vote Monday on funding work for the Birdland levee. The levee protecting downtown Des Moines failed during the flood of…
Des Moines City Council Votes to Help with Blank Park Zoo Water Bill
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines city council is giving the Blank Park Zoo some help with a hefty water bill. As part of the measure approved Monday night,…
City Council to Vote on Agreement to Split Blank Park Zoo’s Water Bill
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Monday the Des Moines City Council will vote on a preliminary agreement to deal with the Blank Park Zoo’s outstanding $1 million water bill. Back…