Des Moines Sun

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:

• Iowa Juneteenth Observance
• Iowa Juneteenth Charity Golf Outing – Blank Golf Course, Friday June 16
• Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day Celebration – Western Gateway Park, Saturday June 17
• Iowa History 101: Emancipation Celebrations: The Historical Context for Juneteenth

Contact

Al Setka

Chief Communications Officer, City Manager’s Office

(515) 283-4057

AMSetka@dmgov.org 

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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