From major public safety milestones to controversial waterfront developments, the Des Moines City Council tackled a full agenda during its Aug. 13, 2026 meeting. The session highlighted the debut of a new Community Engagement Officer focused on outreach, alongside encouraging crime reports from Police Chief Ted Boe showing a double-digit drop in local crime rates.
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