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The Des Moines City Council agenda for April 6, 2026 includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy, a Fair Housing Month proclamation, and consent items covering routine alcoholic beverage license approvals and renewals for establishments throughout the city, as well as special event licenses for various April activities. The agenda also proposes ordering construction on traffic signal replacement at Merle Hay Road/Meredith Drive and I-80/I-35 with an engineer's estimate of $600,000 and a hearing scheduled for May 4, 2026, along with additional public improvement projects.
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Jan 6, 2026
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular session on January 6, 2026, with Shane McCampbell as Chair, Tom Broeker as Vice-Chair, and Jim Cary as Member. Department head reports indicated ongoing operations across multiple county offices, including a new Assistant County Attorney hire, available COVID and flu vaccines every Tuesday, and a jail population of 101. A public hearing was held and the first reading of Wind, Solar, and Battery Ordinance #64 was presented, with extensive public comment from 52 speakers before the hearing was closed.
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Nov 18, 2025
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, in Burlington with all three supervisors present, conducted via in-person and electronic platforms. The board approved accounts payable claims totaling $297,338.45, personnel actions including a new maintenance hire and a correctional officer step increase, and canvass results from the November 4th city/school election. Department head reports indicated normal operations across county offices, with recognition given to County Engineer Scott Salisbury for 19 years of service as he retires, and public input focused on appreciation for the County Engineers Office's communication on projects and comments regarding wind turbine development.
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The Des Moines City Council held a regular meeting on September 29, 2025, featuring a closed session at 3:30 PM for litigation strategy discussions and a proclamation honoring Fire Prevention Week. The consent agenda included routine approvals of 55 items, including 5 new alcoholic beverage license applications (for establishments like Des Moines Marriott and Platform), 27 renewal applications for existing liquor licenses, and special event permits for Apres Bar Co.
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Sep 16, 2025
On September 16, 2025, the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all three members present, holding the meeting both in-person and via electronic streaming. Department heads reported on routine operations, including jail population at 78 inmates, ongoing road maintenance challenges due to dry weather, and several subdivisions in development. The board unanimously approved payroll reimbursement claims of $564.25, accounts payable claims of $407,688.69, and Resolution #2025-048 approving the Final Plat for Hawkeye Ridge Subdivision, which had been reviewed and recommended by multiple county departments.
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The Des Moines City Council held a regular meeting on May 19, 2025, beginning with a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and followed by a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week. The consent agenda included approval of numerous alcoholic beverage licenses and permits, including four new Class C liquor licenses for establishments such as Blue Ribbon Bar, JRS Southpork Ranch, Locals Bar & Stage, and Palms DSM, along with renewals for approximately 23 existing venues and special event licenses for Capital City Pride festival events scheduled for June 6-8, 2025.
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