David Hellstern News Today

DES MOINES, Iowa — While it’s still not certain whether Des Moines mayor Frank Cownie will seek to extend his 20-year term, others on the Des Moines City Council are entering their names — and pounding them into the ground. After announcing his reelection campaign last week, Ward Four councilman, Joe Gatto, spent much of […]

DES MOINES, Iowa – Frustration over a lack of representation in Des Moines’ Ward 1 is building as Indira Sheumaker was a no-show for Monday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting. Councilwoman Sheumaker hasn’t been to a meeting in five months. “Indira, please, please show some professionalism. Ignoring the city of Des Moines and your […]