Des Moines Mayor Issues Face Mask Mandate Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie signed an emergency declaration making face masks mandatory to address the community spread of COVID-19. Shane Vander HartAugust 26, 20203 minute read
Reynolds, Community Leaders Say Rioters Hijack George Floyd Protest’s Message Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and other community leaders addressed the civil unrest in Iowa over the last 72 hours. Shane Vander HartJune 1, 20202 minute read
Polk County Issues Mandatory Curfew Due to the outbreak of civil unrest, Polk County issued a mandatory stay-at-home curfew effective immediately from 9:00 pm until 5:00 am. Caffeinated ThoughtsMay 31, 20202 minute read
Iowa Homeless Memorial – A Candlelight Vigil at the Capitol December 21 a candlelight vigil, remembering those who have died homeless in Iowa, will be held at 5:30p on the West Capitol Terrace at the State Capitol. Shane Vander HartDecember 18, 20142 minute read