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Kalinowski: 'There's been a series of interruptions, delays' in budgeting process

By Sam Jackson | Apr 25, 2023

The Pleasant Hill City Council voted to pass its annual budget for fiscal 2024 during its meeting on April 11, following a series of meetings, public input and changes by the state to the property tax levy.

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Des Moines Public Library Director Woody: It's been 'a real privilege' to serve community

By Sam Jackson | Apr 11, 2023

The Windsor Heights City Council received an annual update on the Des Moines Public Library by Director Sue Woody, and discussed a new agreement between the library and the city during the council's March 20 meeting.

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Edwards, CEO of Catch Des Moines, says group will 'spend more than $1,000,000 just in advertising'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 11, 2023

The Windsor Heights City Council received an annual update from Greg Edwards, president and CEO of Catch Des Moines, a local agency geared toward tourism and economic growth, during the council's March 20 meeting.

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Ender: 'There is no active development plan' for zoning proposal

By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023

The Johnston City Council voted on its new zoning map after senior planner Clayton Ender presented its new zoning map for the council’s first vote during its meeting on March 6.

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Wilwerding says Johnston planning committee measure 'not in our current code' dealing with accessory buildings

By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023

The Johnston City Council discussed the possibility of overhauling the city's code for subdivisions during the board's March 6 meeting.

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Johnston City Council hear proposals on commercial development on what Martin calls 'a beautiful building'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2023

The Johnston (Iowa) City Council discussed a proposed commercial development project during the council's Feb. 21 meeting.

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ETC Institute's Morado: City of Johnston is 'a well-deserved' winner of 2022 Leading the Way Award

By Sam Jackson | Mar 5, 2023

The City of Johnston was honored during its Feb. 21 meeting for winning the Leading the Way Award from the ETC institute for 2022.

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West Des Moines police chief presents Emmy to City Council for short video: Production was 'a huge undertaking'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 31, 2023

Police Chief Chris Scott recently presented the West Des Moines City Council an Emmy Award for a short video the City made highlighting community engagement by the police department.

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Iowa senator, conservatives support bill that will ‘embolden progressives,’ expert declares

By Sam Jackson | Mar 14, 2022

Iowa's U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and other conservatives support an antitrust bill that would empower progressives without protecting free speech, according to analyst Ashley Baker of the Committee for Justice.