Mayor Frank Cownie | Mayor Frank Cownie official website
Mayor Frank Cownie | Mayor Frank Cownie official website
DES MOINES, IOWA – In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, most City of Des Moines offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, June 19. There will be no delay in collection of garbage, recycling or yard waste.
All Des Moines Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, June 19 and resume regular hours on Tuesday, June 20. We invite all community members to visit DMPL.org/Juneteenth or visit a library location to learn more about the history of Juneteenth, slavery, American Civil War and Emancipation, and civil rights movements.
In addition, there are multiple ways to celebrate and explore Juneteenth in Des Moines. Here’s a few opportunities to consider:
Al Setka
Chief Communications Officer, City Manager’s Office
(515) 283-4057
About the City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines is Iowa’s capital city and our 17 departments serve more than 214,000 residents and 49 neighborhood associations. Des Moines is a leader in sustainability and provides its residents with vibrant neighborhoods, an alive and active downtown, and abundant leisure opportunities.Des Moines continuously improves neighborhoods, public safety and quality of life by offering exceptional city services and reliable infrastructure while fostering an involved and compassionate community for all who visit and live in Des Moines.Visit DSM.city, Facebook and Twitter for more information.
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